blood work
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of blood work
First recorded in 1810–15
Example Sentences
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He sees it as a much better alternative than regular beer, and said that routine blood work shows his liver functioning normally.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 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
If you feel awkward about asking for a discount, just remember: Your grandmother on Medicare might be paying five or 10 times less for the same blood work or MRI.
From Slate ● Apr. 25, 2026
The baby also needed blood work to be tested for cancer.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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