Is 'hemogram' the same as a 'complete blood count'?

Almost. A 'complete blood count (CBC)' is the test performed. The 'hemogram' is the formal report or chart generated from that test, detailing the results.

Do doctors use the word 'hemogram' with patients?

Rarely. They are more likely to say 'blood count' or 'blood test results' to avoid unnecessary technical jargon.

What's the main difference between British and American English for this word?

Spelling only: BrE 'haemogram' vs. AmE 'hemogram'.

Can 'hemogram' be used as a verb?

No, it is exclusively a noun. You cannot 'hemogram' a patient.

Is “hemogram” formal?

Hemogram is usually formal, technical (medical) in register.

How do you pronounce “hemogram”?

Hemogram: in British English it is pronounced /ˈhiː.mə.ɡræm/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈhiː.mə.ɡræm/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

hemogram: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Rare / Technical

UK/ˈhiː.mə.ɡræm/US/ˈhiː.mə.ɡræm/

Formal, Technical (Medical)

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What does “hemogram” mean?

A visual or quantitative report showing the number, types, and characteristics of blood cells, typically from a complete blood count (CBC) test.

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Definition

Meaning and Definition

A visual or quantitative report showing the number, types, and characteristics of blood cells, typically from a complete blood count (CBC) test.

In medicine, a hemogram provides a detailed profile of a patient's blood composition, used diagnostically to assess overall health and detect disorders like anemia, infection, or leukemia. It is a fundamental component of clinical pathology.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

Spelling: 'Haemogram' is the standard British spelling; 'Hemogram' is the standard American spelling. The pronunciation and meaning are identical.

Connotations

None beyond the medical context.

Frequency

Equally rare and technical in both varieties; 'complete blood count (CBC)' or 'full blood count (FBC)' are far more common terms in daily clinical practice in both regions.

Grammar

How to Use “hemogram” in a Sentence

The doctor ordered a hemogram.The hemogram showed leukocytosis.To analyze the hemogram.Based on the hemogram, ...

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong

abnormal hemogramcomplete hemogramserial hemogramsinterpret a hemogramhemogram reportperipheral hemogram

medium

patient's hemogramcheck the hemogramreview the hemogramhemogram findingshemogram analysis

weak

normal hemogramblood hemogramhemogram testorder a hemogramhemogram results

Examples

Examples of “hemogram” in a Sentence

adjective

British English

The haemogram analysis was conclusive.
Haemogram parameters were within range.

American English

The hemogram analysis was conclusive.
Hemogram parameters were within range.

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Not used.

Academic

Used in medical and biological sciences, primarily in research papers and clinical studies.

Everyday

Virtually never used in everyday conversation; a patient would say 'blood test results'.

Technical

Core term in hematology, clinical pathology, and internal medicine for the detailed report of a CBC.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “hemogram”

Strong

complete blood count (CBC)full blood count (FBC)blood profile

Neutral

blood count reportCBC reportFBC reportblood cell count

Weak

blood test resultslab report

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “hemogram”

None (no direct opposite; contextually, a 'normal physical exam' or 'clear scan' might imply absence of hemogram abnormalities).

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “hemogram”

Using 'hemogram' to refer to the blood draw procedure itself (phlebotomy).
Confusing 'hemogram' with 'hemoglobin' (a specific component measured within a hemogram).
Using it in general instead of medical contexts.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

: Almost. A 'complete blood count (CBC)' is the test performed. The 'hemogram' is the formal report or chart generated from that test, detailing the results.
: Rarely. They are more likely to say 'blood count' or 'blood test results' to avoid unnecessary technical jargon.
: Spelling only: BrE 'haemogram' vs. AmE 'hemogram'.
: No, it is exclusively a noun. You cannot 'hemogram' a patient.
: A visual or quantitative report showing the number, types, and characteristics of blood cells, typically from a complete blood count (CBC) test.
: Hemogram is usually formal, technical (medical) in register.
: Hemogram: in British English it is pronounced /ˈhiː.mə.ɡræm/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈhiː.mə.ɡræm/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think: HEMO (blood) + GRAM (a drawing or record) = a record of your blood.

Conceptual Metaphor

A blood map or a cellular census of the bloodstream.

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap

The consultant requested a to evaluate the persistent fever and fatigue.

Multiple Choice

What is a 'hemogram' primarily?