Bloodstream Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈbɫədˌstɹim/

BLUHD-streem

UK

/blˈʌdstɹiːm/

BLUD-streem

Definition

The flow of blood through the body’s blood vessels, carrying oxygen and nutrients to cells.

Usage & Nuances

Used mostly in medical, scientific, or health contexts. Common phrases: 'enter the bloodstream,' 'present in the bloodstream,' or 'travel through the bloodstream.' Not used for casual references to blood.

• Spanish: torrente sanguíneo
• Portuguese (BR): corrente sanguínea
• Portuguese (PT): corrente sanguínea
• Chinese (Simplified): 血液循环
• Chinese (Traditional): 血液循環
• Hindi: रक्तप्रवाह
• Arabic: مجرى الدم
• Bengali: রক্তপ্রবাহ
• Russian: кровоток - кровяное русло
• Japanese: 血流
• Vietnamese: dòng máu
• Korean: 혈류
• Turkish: kan akışı
• Urdu: خون کی روانی - دوران خون
• Indonesian: aliran darah

Example Sentences

The medicine quickly enters the bloodstream.

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Sugar is absorbed into the bloodstream after you eat.

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Oxygen travels through the bloodstream to reach your organs.

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Some viruses can remain in your bloodstream for weeks without symptoms.

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Caffeine hits the bloodstream fast, which is why you feel alert quickly.

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Doctors check your bloodstream for infections after surgery.

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