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

However, the CT scan results came back clean, and his blood count was also checked, and there were no problems. —Jennifer Hauser, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025

Your provider may request a complete blood count (CBC) and other blood tests to check for signs of infection or inflammation. —Mark Gurarie, Health, 22 Aug. 2025

Babies born with this disease can have deformed bones, low blood counts, jaundice and organ dysfunction, including problems with the brain and nervous system or enlarged liver and spleen. —Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2025

Before Surgery Your vet will perform a physical exam, typically including blood work (blood chemistry, blood count, electrolyte test) to ensure your dog is healthy enough for anesthesia. —Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025

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