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blood work

American  
[bluhd wurk] / ˈblʌd ˌwɜrk /

noun

  1. a blood test or blood tests collectively.


Etymology

Origin of blood work

First recorded in 1810–15


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Her routine blood work and examinations have been unremarkable.

From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: Great coverage is available with no medical exams or blood work from the best no-exam life insurance companies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

I have to do more blood work, or lumbar punctures, to rule out meningitis.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

"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

You’ll need to bring your son to a lab for blood work three days from now; Dr. Purow has all the details.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick

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