CBC

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Definition

Noun: A complete blood count, a common blood test that measures the number and types of cells in a specific volume of blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. It is a fundamental diagnostic tool in medicine.

Usage

The term CBC is used as a standard medical abbreviation. It is typically used as a singular noun, often preceded by the article "a" or "the." * The doctor ordered a CBC to check for anemia. * The results of the CBC were within normal limits. * A routine physical usually includes a CBC.

Examples
  • "Your CBC shows a low red blood cell count, which explains your fatigue."
  • "The lab will process the sample for a CBC and a metabolic panel."
  • "Monitoring the patient's CBC is essential during this chemotherapy treatment."
Advanced Usage
  • CBC with differential (CBC w/ diff): A more detailed version of the test that breaks down the percentages of the different types of white blood cells.
    • The physician requested a CBC with differential to get a clearer picture of the infection.
Variants and Related Words
  • Complete blood count: The full, unabbreviated term for CBC.
  • Hemogram: A less common synonym for a complete blood count.
  • Blood count: A more general, informal term that can refer to a CBC or similar tests.
Synonyms
  • Complete blood count
  • Full blood count (FBC) (Common in British English)
  • Hemogram
Notes

CBC is an initialism (an abbreviation pronounced by saying each letter: "C-B-C"). It is a standard term in healthcare and medical documentation worldwide. It is not typically used in idioms or phrasal verbs.

Noun
  1. counting the number of white and red blood cells and the number of platelets in 1 cubic millimeter of blood

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