blood test
English meaning: Blood test
Definition
A medical test in which a sample of blood is examined.
Example
“The blood test revealed that her iron levels were slightly too low.”
Another example: “The doctor ordered a blood test to check her iron levels.”
Usage — When, Where & How
An everyday compound noun for a diagnostic test on blood; written as two words. Common in 'have a blood test', 'a routine blood test', 'blood test results'. Closely related to 'blood sample'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
A compound of 'blood' and 'test'.
Synonyms
- blood work
- blood panel
Related Words
Common Collocations
- have a blood test
- routine blood test
- blood test results
- order a blood test
- blood test for
Word Forms
blood test (n); blood tests (pl)
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Literary Heritage
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/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
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/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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