blood test

blood test
noun
a serologic analysis of a sample of blood
• Hypernyms: ↑biopsy

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noun
: a test of the blood (as to determine parentage or ascertain the nature of an infection); specifically : a serologic test for syphilis

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a test of a sample of blood to determine blood group, presence of infection or other pathological condition, parentage, etc.
[1910-15]

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blood test noun
An analysis of a small specimen of blood
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Main Entry: ↑blood

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blood test UK US noun [countable] [singular blood test plural blood tests] medical
a medical test in which a small amount of blood is taken from someone and tested to see if it shows any disease, drugs etc in the body
Thesaurus: medical tests and examinationshyponym

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blood test,
an examination of a sample of a person's blood, especially to determine the type of blood or diagnose disease or a harmful physical condition.

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n. a scientific examination of a sample of blood, typically for the diagnosis of illness or for the detection and measurement of drugs or other substances

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noun, pl ⋯ tests [count]
: a test of the blood especially to learn if a person has any diseases or conditions (such as AIDS or high cholesterol)

He had a blood test, and the doctor who did it said his cholesterol was too high.

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ˈblood test [blood test blood tests] noun
an examination of a small amount of your blood by doctors in order to make judgements about your medical condition

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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