bloodstream
BLUHD-strih-eem
Bloodstream (noun) means the flow of blood through the body's veins and arteries. Example: “The medication enters the bloodstream within minutes.”
noun
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The flow of blood through the body's veins and arteries.
"spread through the bloodstream"
"The drug quickly entered the bloodstream."
"directly into the bloodstream"
"The medication enters the bloodstream within minutes."
"Alcohol quickly passes into the bloodstream."
How to use bloodstream
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe circulating blood in a body.
Common pairings
enter the bloodstream
travel through the bloodstream
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- Plural
- bloodstreams
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Etymology
Formed from blood and stream.
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What does “bloodstream” mean?
The word “bloodstream” means the flow of blood through the body's veins and arteries. In plain terms, the circulating blood in a body.
How do you pronounce “bloodstream”?
“Bloodstream” is pronounced BLUHD-strih-eem (/ˈblʌd.stɹɪim/ in IPA).
How do you use “bloodstream” in a sentence?
Here is “bloodstream” used in a sentence: “The medication enters the bloodstream within minutes.”
What part of speech is “bloodstream”?
“Bloodstream” is a noun.
Is “bloodstream” a common word?
“Bloodstream” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
