Count
Count (medical term)
Count (/kaʊnt/), in the context of medicine, refers to the total number of cells, usually blood cells, in a specific volume of blood. The term is most commonly used in reference to complete blood count (CBC), a common blood test that measures different components of the blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Etymology
The term "count" originates from the Old French conte, which means "a number that is the result of counting". In the medical context, it has been used since the late 19th century.
Related Terms
- Complete Blood Count: A blood test that gives information about the cells in a patient's blood.
- Red Blood Cell Count: A blood test that measures the number of red blood cells in a volume of blood.
- White Blood Cell Count: A blood test that measures the number of white blood cells in a volume of blood.
- Platelet Count: A blood test that measures the number of platelets in a volume of blood.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Count
- Wikipedia's article - Count
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