blood test
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of blood test
First recorded in 1910–15
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A 2025 survey from the Alzheimer’s Association found that 91% of Americans would want to take a simple test, like a blood test, to know if they had the disease.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 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
For the first time, the American Cancer Society recommended in an announcement last month that a blood test could be used to screen people who choose not to or can’t get a colonoscopy.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
The screening committee said eligible men should be invited for a PSA blood test every two years between the ages of 45 and 61.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
“Anyway, I’m thinking I’ll give my father one of my kidneys. If I’m compatible, that is. People at the hospital, they’re gonna do a blood test on my mom and me.”
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
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