1. a specialized microscope slide with a grid used to count blood cells or other cells in a sample
Usage: medical; laboratory

Examples

• The lab technician used a hemocytometer to count the red blood cells in the patient’s sample.
• Students learned to load the hemocytometer carefully to avoid air bubbles.
• The hemocytometer’s grid pattern helps ensure accurate cell counting.
• Researchers diluted the cell suspension before placing it on the hemocytometer.
• The biology class practiced using a hemocytometer to determine cell concentration.
• Quality control requires regular calibration of the hemocytometer.