Bloodstream

Pronunciation: /blʌdstrim/

Definitions of bloodstream

noun the flowing blood in a person's circulatory system

Example Sentences

A1 Bloodstream carries oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.

A2 It is important to keep your bloodstream healthy by eating a balanced diet.

B1 Certain medications can affect the bloodstream and cause side effects.

B2 The bloodstream plays a crucial role in regulating body temperature and pH levels.

C1 Doctors can analyze the composition of the bloodstream to diagnose various medical conditions.

C2 Research has shown that stress can have a negative impact on the bloodstream and overall health.

Examples of bloodstream in a Sentence

formal The medication is designed to be quickly absorbed into the bloodstream.

informal After the injection, the medicine goes straight into your bloodstream.

slang I heard he's got some crazy stuff running through his bloodstream.

figurative The excitement of the concert sent adrenaline coursing through her bloodstream.

Grammatical Forms of bloodstream

• plural: bloodstreams
• comparative: more bloodstream
• superlative: most bloodstream
• present tense: flows through the bloodstream
• future tense: will flow through the bloodstream
• perfect tense: has flowed through the bloodstream
• continuous tense: is flowing through the bloodstream
• singular: bloodstream
• positive degree: bloodstream
• infinitive: to bloodstream
• gerund: bloodstreaming
• participle: streaming blood

Origin and Evolution of bloodstream

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'bloodstream' originated from the Old English word 'blodstrēam' which was a combination of 'blod' meaning blood and 'strēam' meaning stream or flow.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bloodstream' has retained its original meaning of the flow of blood through the circulatory system, but has become more commonly used in medical and scientific contexts.