contagem de células
1. The total number of cells, particularly blood cells, determined through laboratory analysis
The doctor ordered a cell count to check for infection.
O médico pediu uma contagem de células para verificar se havia infecção.
2. A medical test that measures the number of specific cells in a blood sample
The patient's white blood cell count was elevated.
A contagem de glóbulos brancos do paciente estava elevada.
3. In microbiology and research, the determination of the number of microorganisms or cells in a sample
The lab technician performed a cell count on the bacterial culture.
O técnico do laboratório realizou uma contagem de células na cultura bacteriana.
Cell count is a fundamental medical procedure in both Brazilian and American healthcare systems. In Brazil, it's typically referred to as 'contagem de células' or 'hemograma' when referring to the complete blood count. This test is routinely ordered by physicians and is covered by major health insurance plans including SUS (Unified Health System). The terminology is standardized in medical education and practice across Portuguese-speaking countries.
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