Blutuntersuchung

blood test, blood examination

noun BLOOT-un-ter-zoo-khung Rare

Usage Note

Blutuntersuchung is the general term for a blood test. Blutbild refers specifically to the complete blood count, while Blutuntersuchung covers any lab analysis of blood.

Examples

"Vor der Operation wird eine umfassende Blutuntersuchung durchgeführt."

Natural Translation

Before the operation a comprehensive blood test is performed.

Literal Translation

Before the operation a comprehensive blood examination is carried out.

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