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Η is the feminine singular definite article, meaning the.
So η εξέταση = the test / the examination.
Greek uses the definite article very often, just like English does. Since the sentence refers to a specific test, Greek naturally says η εξέταση.
Also, εξέταση is a feminine noun, so it takes η in the nominative singular.
Because αίματος is in the genitive case.
In Greek, the genitive is often used to show a relationship like of in English. So:
- εξέταση = test
- αίματος = of blood
So εξέταση αίματος literally means test of blood, which is the normal Greek way to say blood test.
This is very common in Greek:
- ποτήρι νερού = glass of water
- πόρτα σπιτιού = door of a house / house door
- ανάλυση αίματος = blood analysis