blood count

noun

: the determination of the blood cells in a definite volume of blood
also : the number of cells so determined

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Typically a complete blood count (CBC), which measures levels of all three blood cell types (red cells, white cells, and platelets), is ordered. Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024 One particular episode features artist and rapper Lady Luck, who had life-threateningly low blood counts that required four blood transfusions; these low counts were caused by chronic bleeding from uterine fibroids, which affect three in five women of color by age 50. Kenya Gipson, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2024 Blood tests will be performed, such as a complete blood count (CBC) to check for anemia and a thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level to evaluate thyroid function. Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024 Your healthcare provider can diagnose neutropenia with a blood test called a complete blood count. Steffini Stalos, Health, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for blood count 

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of blood count was in 1876

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“Blood count.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20count. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.

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

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