BLOODWORK Meaning and
Definition
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Bloodwork refers to a medical diagnostic test that involves the examination and analysis of a sample of blood taken from an individual. It is commonly performed by healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and laboratory technicians, to gather crucial information about a person's health status, monitor the effectiveness of treatment, or detect any underlying medical conditions or diseases.
During bloodwork, a small quantity of blood is typically drawn from a vein, commonly from the arm, using a needle and then collected into various tubes or vials. Once the sample has been obtained, it is sent to a laboratory where it is subjected to a series of tests, analyses, and measurements to assess different aspects of a person's blood composition.
Bloodwork can provide valuable information about a person's overall health, including indicators such as the number and type of blood cells, blood glucose levels, cholesterol levels, kidney and liver function, presence of infection or inflammation, blood clotting ability, and various other enzymes, hormones, or chemicals in the bloodstream.
The results obtained from bloodwork can be vital in aiding healthcare professionals in making accurate diagnoses, determining appropriate treatments, monitoring the progress or severity of diseases, or assessing an individual's overall health condition. It serves as a critical tool in preventive medicine as well, allowing early detection and intervention in many cases, thus contributing to effective healthcare management and improved patient outcomes.
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Etymology of BLOODWORK
The word "bloodwork" is a compound word formed by combining the noun "blood" and the noun "work".
The term "blood" can be traced back to the Old English word "blōd", which has Germanic origins. It is cognate with other Germanic languages such as German "Blut" and Dutch "bloed". The etymology of "blood" is uncertain, but it is believed to have Indo-European roots and may be related to words meaning "to swell" or "to swim".
The word "work" comes from the Old English word "weorc" and shares common Germanic roots. In Old English, "weorc" referred to any kind of physical or mental activity, and its meaning evolved over time to encompass labor, effort, or task.
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