Blooddrop

/ˈblʌddrɒp/ noun

Definition

A single small drop of blood, often used as evidence or as a vivid metaphor in literature and crime scenes.

Etymology

Compound of 'blood' (Old English blōd) and 'drop' (from Old Norse dropi); simple descriptive term combining two common words for a specific tiny quantity.

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Forensic scientists can now extract DNA from a single blooddrop the size of a pinhead, revolutionizing criminal investigations—what was once invisible evidence is now one of the most powerful forms of identification science has.

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