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a diagnostic test that determines the exact numbers of each type of blood cell in a fixed quantity of blood. Abbreviation: CBC

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Also called blood profile .

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In other words, the free speech exhibited by the folks at Charlie Hebdo was not virtuous—until there was a body count.
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He then provides some insight into his psyche - complete with Animal House reference.
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Although the blood-spattered offices will be off-limits, staff have vowed to continue producing the magazine.
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Complete male reproductive independence would also hinge on artificial womb technology, which also made headlines in 2014.
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Occasionally, a level will take 20 or more strokes to complete.
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The blood that accused his friend in his heart, rushed to his face, when he repeated what had been told him.
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These differences of interests will lead to disputes, ill blood, and finally to separation.
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However this be, it is hard to say that these fibs have that clear intention to deceive which constitutes a complete lie.
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When the reserve transfers are completed checks in transit can no longer count as reserves.
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Medical definitions for complete blood count

complete blood count

A combination of totals from the red blood cell count, white blood cell count, erythrocyte indices, hematocrit, and differential blood count.blood profile

Scientific definitions for complete blood count

complete blood count

[ kəm-plēt′ ]

A count performed as a diagnostic laboratory test, indicating the red blood cell count and the white blood cell count in one microliter of whole blood and other quantitative information about blood composition, such as cell volume, hematocrit, and hemoglobin content. This information is used in the diagnosis of anemia, infections, and other medical disorders.

complete blood count

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