Complete Blood Count (Noun)
Meaning
Counting the number of white and red blood cells and the number of platelets in 1 cubic millimeter of blood.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The doctor ordered a complete blood count to determine if the patient's infection was severe enough to require hospitalization.
- A complete blood count was performed on the patient's blood sample to assess her overall health before surgery.
- The complete blood count revealed that the patient had a low white blood cell count, indicating a weakened immune system.
- The nurse took a blood sample from the patient's vein to run a complete blood count and check for any signs of anemia.
- The results of the complete blood count showed that the patient's red blood cell count was within the normal range, but her platelet count was slightly low.