blood test
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of blood test
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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The research team is now looking for industry partners to help develop a diagnostic blood test based on the findings.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Kohli-Lynch said one reason is that measuring apoB generally requires an additional blood test beyond the standard cholesterol panel, increasing both cost and inconvenience.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026
Another blood test that measures p-tau217 can detect early changes linked to the buildup of abnormal proteins in the brain, but it’s used mainly in symptomatic patients and in research, not for screening healthy people.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
Another blood test for cancer gives doctors an early read on how thoroughly their treatments have removed the disease.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
When he called her the next day, Gerda told him that she had taken the blood test for the marriage license.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
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