blood work
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of blood work
First recorded in 1810–15
Example Sentences
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Providing a patient with additional vials of antivenom is dependent on several factors that include the swelling of the bite area, the patient’s pain level and blood work results, Vohra said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
For Grutman, that includes regular blood work, peptide shots, IV drips and physical therapy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 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
“Your blood work showed a sudden drop in your medication levels about a week ago. Any idea why that might be?”
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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