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bloodwork

bloodwork

5 3.0
Tests doctors do on blood to check health or find illness
  • noun
  • /ˈblʌdˌwɜrk/
  • Specialized
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  • I asked about my bloodwork, and my prolactin was normal!
  • get the bloodwork
  • do the bloodwork

Examples

  • I drew blood for a multitude of tests, but the bloodwork revealed no abnormalities.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • I don't have to wait for my doctor to call me back about my bloodwork or wait two weeks for the next appointment.

    Blog text (13)
  • The cost per visit, including bloodwork, is multiple hundreds, sometimes close to a thousand.

    Blog text (3)
  • And I cry when I get "normal" bloodwork back.

    Blog text (32)
  • I just had bloodwork done.

    Blog text (31)
  • His bloodwork was another $500.

  • I too got the call after the bloodwork.

    Blog text (23)
  • The good news, uh, we got our bloodwork back and there are no anomalies.

  • It costs about $75 to get the bloodwork done and the checkup/consult from the doctor.

    Blog text (3)
  • After the examination, the doctor explained that my bloodwork showed no signs of illness.

Synonyms

blood test
vsbloodwork
131 2.3

A check of blood taken to see how healthy someone is

is a series of tests on samples used to assess overall health
CBC
vsbloodwork
  • Specialized
130 3.7

A blood test that counts red and white blood cells and platelets

is one specific cell counting test within a larger set of tests
blood count
vsbloodwork
  • Specialized
10 3.0

A medical test that measures red and white blood cells and platelets in a blood sample

is one specific measure within a wider group of tests
blood profile
vsbloodwork
  • Specialized
1 3.9

A medical test that measures the numbers of different types of blood cells and other parts of the blood

is broader covering multiple tests rather than one specific analysis
hemogram
vsbloodwork
  • Specialized
1 6.8

A blood test that counts the number and types of blood cells

is a specific cell focused test among many tests for health
complete blood count
vsbloodwork
  • Specialized
3.9

A medical test that counts red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in a blood sample

is a single cell counting check within broader health testing

How Detailed

bloodwork
  • Specialized
5 3.0
screening
23 3.9

Surface Forms

bloodwork singular
bloodworks plural

Morphology

bloodwork = blood + work (transparent) = blood + work

The meaning is a straightforward compound 'blood' + 'work' meaning work/tests performed on blood.

Etymology

Bloodwork is simply made from blood and work, where work means 'tasks' or 'tests' done on something. So bloodwork is the lab tests or 'work' done on your blood to check your health.