Erythrocytometry

/ˌɛrɪθroʊsaɪˈtɑmətri/ noun

Definition

The process or technique of measuring and counting red blood cells to determine their quantity in blood samples.

Etymology

From Greek erythro- (red) + cyto- (cell) + -metry (measurement or process of measuring). This term emerged in clinical medicine as standardized methods for analyzing blood composition developed in the late 1800s.

Kelly Says

Erythrocytometry is one of the oldest diagnostic blood tests—a doctor can tell if you're anemic, infected, or have leukemia just by counting your red and white blood cells! This simple count reveals surprising health secrets hidden in your blood.

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