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

However, if left untreated, it can become far more serious if the bacteria spreads to the organs, bloodstream or bones.

From BBC

In real patients, drugs are delivered through the bloodstream, and tumor blood vessels are often disorganized, which may further contribute to uneven drug distribution.

From Science Daily

Enzymes in the digestive system break down insulin before it can work, and the intestine lacks a natural way to absorb it into the bloodstream.

From Science Daily

Enlicitide targets the same PCSK9 pathway as those injectable drugs, attaching to the protein in the bloodstream to help the body remove LDL cholesterol more efficiently.

From Science Daily

The researchers found that this bacterium can enter the bloodstream and settle in breast tissue, where it triggers inflammation and early cellular changes linked to cancer.

From Science Daily