bloods
n. plural-only B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɫədz// UK //blˈʌdz// bloods
n. a medical test where a doctor takes some blood from your body to check your health. It is a common way to say 'blood tests' in a hospital or clinic.
n. a clinical examination of a blood sample to determine physiological or pathological state. Often used in medical contexts as a shorthand for 'blood tests' or 'blood work'.
The doctor wants me to go for some bloods tomorrow morning.
After the patient complained of fatigue, the nurse took some bloods to check for iron deficiency.
The consultant reviewed the patient's bloods and noted that the white cell count had returned to normal levels following the course of antibiotics.
Usage
Used as a plural noun in medical jargon; takes plural verb agreement.