blood work
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of blood work
First recorded in 1810–15
Example Sentences
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"Biotin does not actually change the levels of hormones in the body, but it interferes with the way those levels could be checked when blood work is done," she said.
From Science Daily ● May 7, 2026
If you feel awkward about asking for a discount, just remember: Your grandmother on Medicare might be paying five or 10 times less for the same blood work or MRI.
From Slate ● Apr. 25, 2026
As the lab technician prepared my vials, I told him, “I’m going to upload my blood work to AI!”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 4, 2026
"He ran so many tests, so much blood work and scans and spinal taps," Lucas recalled.
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2026
The baby also needed blood work to be tested for cancer.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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