Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT):

A test to see whether there is blood in the stool that is not visible to the naked eye. A sample of stool is placed on a chemical strip that will change color if blood is present. Hidden blood in the stool is a common symptom of colorectal cancer.
Pronunciation: (FEE-kul uh-KULT blud test)

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