body fluid
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of body fluid
First recorded in 1720–30
Example Sentences
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To test how the material behaves in the body, the scientists placed the nanocomposites in simulated body fluid.
From Science Daily • Jan. 7, 2026
They had recently tested whether heat-treated coelomic fluid — the internal body fluid of a sea star — could still trigger the disease when injected into a healthy sea star.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2025
When a battery comes in contact with a body fluid like saliva, it generates an electric current.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2022
This body fluid is called hemolymph, which is a sticky fluid similar to your blood that circulates throughout an ant's body.
From Salon • Sep. 21, 2022
On his knees, fighting the waves of pain, he lost body fluid he vitally needed.
From Planet of the Damned by Harrison, Harry
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