blood test
- a test of a sample of blood to determine blood group, presence of infection or other pathological condition, parentage, etc.
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Origin of blood test
First recorded in 1910–15
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Contemporary Examples of blood test
But officers were stunned to learn that the State Attorney was unwilling to subpoena the blood-test results.
Historical Examples of blood test
There is a blood-test by which to separate the conscientious sportsmen from the mere gunners.
Our Vanishing Wild LifeWilliam T. Hornaday
Once they got in there they 'd be held and given the blood-test and picketed with a gunboat for a month!
Never-Fail BlakeArthur Stringer
blood test
- analysis of a blood sample to determine blood group, alcohol concentration, etc
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blood test
- An examination of a sample of blood to determine its chemical, physical, or serologic characteristics.
- A serologic test for certain diseases, such as syphilis or AIDS.
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