bloodstream

American  

[bluhd-streem] / ˈblʌdˌstrim /

noun

1. the blood flowing through a circulatory system.

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bloodstream British  

/ ˈblʌdˌstriːm /

noun

1. the flow of blood through the vessels of a living body

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Etymology

Origin of bloodstream

First recorded in 1870–75; blood + stream

Example Sentences

The tiny bag containing Oscar's personalised treatment held 100 million CAR T-cells in just three teaspoons of liquid, and it took only a few minutes to infuse into his bloodstream.

From BBC

Because this enzyme directly affects how quickly sugars enter the bloodstream, the discovery points to possible new functional food ingredients aimed at managing type 2 diabetes.

From Science Daily

The study found that brief, vigorous exercise quickly changes the mix of molecules circulating in the bloodstream.

From Science Daily

Both substances were found at increased levels in the gut and bloodstream of patients.

From Science Daily

Bone surfaces are porous and filled with tiny blood vessel networks that exchange oxygen and nutrients with the bloodstream.

From Science Daily