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bloodstream

circulatory flow / blood flow
Noun

This term describes the blood as a dynamic transport system rather than a static fluid. It emphasizes the movement and flow of blood through the vessels to deliver oxygen and nutrients or remove waste. Grammatically, this noun is typically used as an uncountable mass noun when referring to the general biological system. While it can technically be pluralized in specific medical contexts to compare different systems, it is almost exclusively used in the singular in standard English.

Meanings

Noun

The blood flowing through the circulatory system of a person or animal.

"The medication is absorbed directly into the bloodstream."

Noun

The flow of blood as a medium for transporting nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body.

"Toxins enter the bloodstream and are then filtered by the kidneys."

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