hemacytometer
/ˌhiːməsaɪˈtɑːmɪtər/
noun
- A device used to count blood cells or other cells in a liquid sample, typically consisting of a glass slide with a grid.
- Under the microscope, the hemacytometer's grid helped the scientist estimate the number of yeast cells.
- The lab technician used a hemacytometer to count the red blood cells in the sample.
- For accurate results, the hemacytometer must be cleaned thoroughly between uses.