Synonyms

blood count

American

noun

the count of the number of red and white blood cells and platelets in a specific volume of blood.

blood count British

noun

the number of red and white blood corpuscles and platelets in a specific sample of blood See haemocytometer

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Etymology

Origin of blood count

First recorded in 1895–1900

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blood count

So, the reason why your white blood count doesn’t spike right away when you get cancer is because your white blood cells are meant to attack alien things.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026

The total testosterone was measured using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, and hematocrit was calculated as part of a complete blood count.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 27, 2023

So, when we moved to Japan, George had to have tests every two or three weeks to make sure his blood count was where it should be.

From BBC ● May 11, 2023

In the case of my dog Scout, her symptoms led the vet to run two blood tests: a complete blood count and a B12 test.

From Salon ● Nov. 30, 2022

He had a high fever and his blood count was abnormal.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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