Hematometry

/ˌhɛmətˈɑmətri/ noun

Definition

The process of measuring blood components or performing blood counts, especially the measurement of red and white blood cells.

Etymology

From Greek 'haima' (blood) + 'metron' (measure) + '-ry' (suffix for processes or practices). This term describes the actual practice of measuring blood elements.

Kelly Says

Modern hematometry is so advanced that machines can count over 20,000 cells per second and identify abnormalities that would be impossible to spot with a microscope alone.

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