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complete blood count
This term is a standard clinical designation used primarily in medical settings. It is often abbreviated as CBC in patient charts and laboratory reports, though the full phrase is used in formal medical documentation and when communicating with patients to ensure clarity.
Because it refers to a specific diagnostic procedure, it is treated as a countable noun. A physician might order a single count for a screening or multiple counts over time to monitor a patient's response to treatment.
Meanings
Examples
The doctor ordered a complete blood count to check for anemia.
I need to get a complete blood count before the surgery.
Your complete blood count looks normal so we can rule out an infection.
Let us start with a complete blood count to see what is going on.
The nurse drew blood for a complete blood count and a metabolic panel.
I wonder if my complete blood count will show why I feel so tired lately.
A complete blood count is a standard part of an annual physical exam.
The lab results for the complete blood count are available in the portal.