Cell count

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The number of cells in a volume of liquid.; The concentration of various blood cells in a patient's blood. countable, uncountable

    "When examined early in the course of the disease, there was usually some change, such as an increased cell count, an increase in the globulin content and increased pressure."

  2. 2
    The number of cells in a volume of liquid.; The number of bacteria cells in a particular volume of liquid such as blood, milk, etc. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms
cell numbercellularity level

Example

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"When examined early in the course of the disease, there was usually some change, such as an increased cell count, an increase in the globulin content and increased pressure."

Etymology

Compound of cell + count. Attested since the nineteenth century.

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