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bloodstream

American

[bluhd-streem] / ˈblʌdˌstrim /

noun

the blood flowing through a circulatory system.

bloodstream British

/ ˈblʌdˌstriːm /

noun

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

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Root canal infections can allow bacteria to enter the bloodstream.

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Researchers at Scripps Research have now introduced a different type of blood test that focuses on how proteins are folded in the bloodstream rather than how much of them is present.

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Their results show that these cells transport toxic substances from the CSF into the bloodstream, where they can be cleared from the body.

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It may also help lower cholesterol by preventing some cholesterol from being absorbed into the bloodstream.

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Excess body fat is linked to higher levels of inflammatory molecules in the bloodstream and joint tissues.

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