Blood-test
a test of a sample of blood to determine blood group, presence of infection or other pathological condition, parentage, etc.
Contemporary Examples
The Tiger Coverup Steve Helling May 2, 2010
Historical Examples
Our Vanishing Wild Life William T. Hornaday
Never-Fail Blake Arthur Stringer
noun
analysis of a blood sample to determine blood group, alcohol concentration, etc
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