Bloodstream

usgb/ˈblʌdstriːm/
noun

The flow of blood through the body.

When you inject a drug, it goes directly into your bloodstream.
Visual representation of "bloodstream" - The flow of blood through the body

Often appears as...

  • enter the bloodstream
  • into the bloodstream

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Medical Context

The term 'bloodstream' is often used in medical or health-related discussions and literature.

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A high sugar intake can increase glucose levels in the bloodstream.
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Figurative Use

Sometimes used metaphorically to indicate something spreading quickly within a system or organization.

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Misinformation can infect the public's bloodstream, spreading as fast as a virus.
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Immediacy

When something enters the bloodstream, it acts quickly because the blood circulates throughout the body.

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The medicine injected into his bloodstream worked within minutes.
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