blood count

noun

1. the count of the number of red and white blood cells and platelets in a specific volume of blood.

noun

1. the number of red and white blood corpuscles and platelets in a specific sample of bloodSee haemocytometer

n.

1. Calculation of the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in a cubic millimeter of blood by counting the cells in an accurate volume of diluted blood.
2. The determination of the percentages of various types of white blood cells observed in a stained film of blood.
3. Complete blood count.

1. See complete blood count.