blood count

noun

: the determination of the blood cells in a definite volume of blood

also : the number of cells so determined

Examples of blood count in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Those at risk of low ferritin should ask for blood tests including a full blood count, a ferritin level check, and tests for levels of B12 and folate, Toby Richards, a surgeon and iron therapy specialist, told The Guardian. — Will Barker, TheWeek, 12 Nov. 2026

More diehard longevity enthusiasts may order complex blood panels for themselves to learn about their blood count or thyroid levels. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026

During a treatment break to allow my blood counts to recover, a 3-inch mass grew on my collarbone. — Stat Staff, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026

But iron deficiency can cause the same sorts of symptoms without affecting hemoglobin or red blood counts. — Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for blood count

• account
• amount
• discount
• dismount
• recount
• remount
• seamount
• surmount
• fount
• mount
• rediscount
• subaccount

Kids Definition

blood count

noun

: the counting or estimating of the blood cells in a definite volume of blood

also : the number of cells counted or estimated in this way

Medical Definition

blood count

noun

: the determination of the blood cells in a definite volume of blood

also : the number of cells so determined see complete blood count, differential blood count