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

A high sugar intake can increase glucose levels in the bloodstream.
Figurative Use
Sometimes used metaphorically to indicate something spreading quickly within a system or organization.

Misinformation can infect the public's bloodstream, spreading as fast as a virus.
Immediacy
When something enters the bloodstream, it acts quickly because the blood circulates throughout the body.

The medicine injected into his bloodstream worked within minutes.
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