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count (kount) a numerical computation or indication.

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Addis count  determining the number of erythrocytes, leukocytes, epithelial cells, casts, and protein content in an aliquot of a 12-hour urine specimen.

blood count , blood cell count determining the number of formed elements in a cubic millimeter of blood; it may be a complete blood count or it may measure just one of the formed elements.

complete blood count  a series of tests of the peripheral blood, including the hematocrit, the amount of hemoglobin, and counts of each type of formed element.

differential leukocyte count  a count on a stained blood smear of the proportion of different types of leukocytes (or other cells), expressed in percentages.

platelet count  determination of the total number of platelets per cubic millimeter of blood; the direct platelet c. simply counts the cells using a microscope, and the indirect platelet c. determines the ratio of platelets to erythrocytes on a peripheral blood smear and computes the number of platelets from the erythrocyte count.

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count (kount)

v.

To name or list the units of a group or collection one by one in order to determine a total.

n.

1. The act of counting or calculating.

2. The totality of specific items in a particular sample.

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count

Etymology: L, computere, to calculate

a computation of the number of objects or elements present per unit of measurement. Kinds of counts include Addis count, bacterial count, complete blood count, and platelet count.

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count [kownt]

a numerical computation or indication.

Addis count the determination of the number of erythrocytes, leukocytes, epithelial cells, and casts, and the protein content in an aliquot of a 12-hour urine specimen; used in the diagnosis and management of kidney disease.

blood count (blood cell count) see blood count.

blood count, complete a series of tests of the peripheral blood, including the erythrocyte count, erythrocyte indices, leukocyte counts, and sometimes platelet count.

blood count, differential differential leukocyte count.

erythrocyte count determination of the number of erythrocytes in a unit volume of blood that has been diluted in an isotonic solution, done with an automatic counter such as a flow cytometer. Called also red blood cell or red cell count.

leukocyte count determination of the number of leukocytes in a unit volume of blood, usually after the erythrocytes have been lysed and the blood has been diluted; it may be done either manually with a hemacytometer or electronically. See total leukocyte c. and differential leukocyte c. Called also white blood cell or white cell count.

leukocyte count, differential a leukocyte count that calculates the percentages of different types. See also total leukocyte count.

leukocyte count, total a leukocyte count measuring the total number of all the types in a given volume of blood. See also differential leukocyte count.

platelet count determination of the total number of platelets per cubic millimeter of blood; the direct platelet count simply counts the cells using a microscope, and the indirect platelet count determines the ratio of platelets to erythrocytes on a peripheral blood smear and computes the number of platelets from the erythrocyte count.

red blood cell count (red cell count) erythrocyte count.

reticulocyte count a calculation of the number of reticulocytes in 1 cu mm of peripheral blood, recorded either as an absolute number or as the percentage of the erythrocyte count. It provides a means of assessing the erythropoietic activity of the bone marrow.

white blood cell count (white cell count) leukocyte count.

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count

a numerical computation or indication.

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differential count

a count, on a stained blood smear, of the proportion of different types of leukocytes (or other cells), previously expressed in percentages but now usually reported in absolute numbers (10⁹/l) for a better indication of abnormalities that may exist.

milk cell count

see milk cell counts.

platelet count

the count of the total number of platelets per liter (10⁹/l) of blood by counting the platelets in a counting chamber, a hematology analyzer, or by estimating the number on a stained blood smear.

sperm count

see semen concentration.

total bacterial count

determination of the total number of bacteria in the sample examined microscopically, then a calculation of the number per ml. These do not distinguish between viable and non-viable organisms. See also breed's direct smear method.

viable bacterial cell count

enumerating the number of viable bacteria present in a sample based on counting the number of colonies from a given dilution.

wool count

an arbitrary number given to wool to indicate its fiber diameter, e.g. 60's, based on an eyeball assessment of the number of hanks of yarn that could be spun from one pound of wool. Now superseded by measurement of the diameter, e.g. 20 microns.

worm count

a total worm count requires a freshly slaughtered cadaver, collection of intestinal or other fluid in an aliquot sample; in the case of lungs it is necessary to digest the tissue; counting actual worms and by multiplication measuring the total worm burden.

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count

Lab medicine The enumeration of a thing. See Absolute eosinophil count, Bacterial count, CD4 count, Colony count, Collateral frame count, Differential count, Platelet count, Pollen count, Red cell count, Reticulocyte count, Sperm count, White cell count Surgery A needle and instrument count. See Sponge count.

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Patient discussion about count.

Q. When do you start counting your pregnancy? I want to know if after your last period you start counting your months of pregnancy.

A. so many doctors are counting from your last menstrual day.
so if you had your last menstrual period on 30 october 2008, and today is 5 december 2008, and you check yourself is positively pregnant -- it means you are 5 weeks pregnant already.

Q. what can I do in order to level my glucose count via diet or sport the fastest way?

A. If you want to lower your glucose levels then diet AND exercise will help you achieve this. If you need to raise your glucose levels then you can eat more, like eating some fruit, crackers, or other snacks.
Here is another website that may help:
BLOOD GLUCOSE: WHAT RAISES AND LOWERS IT?
http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/academics/physed/wellness/diet_diabetes.html

Hope this helps.

Q. Does anyone else count calories? I have been counting calories for about 3 years now and have kept my weight steady and like how I look. Because I have done it for so long, I usually already know how many calories I am eating. I don't necessarily want to stop, but rather be less stringent. I also try not to eat out a lot because I know the ridiculous calorie counts in some of the meals! I was just wondering if anyone else counts calories and if so, are you strict? Do you want to stop, or do you think it's a good idea to keep at it?

A. I do find it easy to count calories because it almost came natural to me too. I just seem to get a lot of criticism for doing it from people. (Well sometimes I get "I wish I could do that!"). I guess I just want to see if I'm the only one out there who does this!