blood count


noun

the count of the number of red and white blood cells and platelets in a specific volume of blood.

Origin of blood count

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example sentences from the Web for blood count

British Dictionary definitions for blood count

blood count

noun

the number of red and white blood corpuscles and platelets in a specific sample of blood See haemocytometer

Medical definitions for blood count

blood count

n.

Calculation of the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in a cubic millimeter of blood by counting the cells in an accurate volume of diluted blood.
The determination of the percentages of various types of white blood cells observed in a stained film of blood.
Complete blood count.

Scientific definitions for blood count

blood count

See complete blood count.