検体|けんたいkentai[0]heiban (flat)
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- nounspecimen; sample; object to be examined
- Synonym標本ひょうほんWritten「標本」is a preserved plant, animal or mineral specimen, or a statistical sample; 「検体」is a sample taken for testing, often blood or tissue. Written/formal term.
- Synonym試料しりょうWritten「試料」is a sample prepared for chemical analysis or experiments; 「検体」leans toward medical and clinical testing. Written/formal term.
- Related試験片しけんへんWritten「試験片」is a small piece specially made or cut from a material to test its properties; 「検体」is mostly used in medical testing. Written/formal term.
Use 「検体」 for samples sent for medical or lab testing, such as blood or tissue. For samples in chemical analysis or experiments say 「試料」; for preserved plant, animal or mineral specimens, 「標本」; for pieces cut to test a material, 「試験片」.
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