Fobt

Pronunciation: /fɑbt/

Definitions of FOBT

noun abbreviation for Fecal Occult Blood Test, a medical screening test for detecting hidden blood in the stool, which can be a sign of various gastrointestinal conditions such as colorectal cancer

Example Sentences

A1 I had a FOBT test at the doctor's office.

A2 The FOBT results came back negative for blood in the stool.

B1 Patients over 50 are recommended to have a FOBT every year.

B2 The FOBT kit can be easily used at home for convenient testing.

C1 The FOBT is a common screening tool for colorectal cancer.

C2 Doctors may recommend a FOBT as part of a comprehensive health check-up.

Examples of FOBT in a Sentence

formal The doctor recommended that the patient undergo a FOBT to screen for colorectal cancer.

informal I have to do a FOBT test next week, it's not going to be fun.

slang I heard FOBTs are not pleasant, but it's important for your health.

figurative The FOBT is like a detective searching for clues of potential health issues.

Grammatical Forms of FOBT

• plural: FOBTs
• present tense: FOBT
• future tense: will FOBT
• perfect tense: have FOBTed
• continuous tense: is FOBTing
• singular: FOBT
• positive degree: more FOBT
• infinitive: to FOBT
• gerund: FOBTing
• participle: FOBTed

Origin and Evolution of FOBT

First Known Use: 2001 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'FOBT' is an acronym for 'Fixed Odds Betting Terminal'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'FOBT' was first used in the early 21st century to refer to electronic gambling machines in betting shops. These machines offered fixed odds betting on various games and sports events. Over time, the term has become widely recognized in the gambling industry and is commonly used to describe these types of terminals.