bloodstream
noun
blood·stream
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Definition of bloodstream
1
: the flowing blood in a circulatory system
2
: a mainstream of power or vitality
introduce into the economic bloodstream a large amount of money — Harper's
Examples of bloodstream in a Sentence
The drug is now entering the bloodstream.
Recent Examples on the Web
The scientists found a way to capture fragments of DNA shed by tumors into the bloodstream during Pap smears (routine test administered to women during annual gynecological visits) and then test them for early-stage ovarian and cervical cancers. — Elizabeth Heubeck, baltimoresun.com, "Rising Hereford High junior takes plunge: From competitive swimmer to volunteer coach, Caroline Benda follows in mom’s footsteps," 22 Aug. 2019 The copies then exit the infected cell and drift into the bloodstream, infecting more cells. — Richard Preston, The New Yorker, "Is Ebola Evolving Into a More Deadly Virus?," 7 Aug. 2019 Although the illness lasts up to seven days, for young children, elderly adults and people with weak immune systems the disease can become more severe — the bacteria can infiltrate into the bloodstream and reach other organs. — Maria Elena Vizcaino, Dallas News, "Pet Supplies Plus recalls pig ear dog treats after possible link to salmonella outbreak," 18 July 2019 Heartworm — a footlong parasite that lives in the bloodstream — is common among Southern dogs. — Bob Shaw, Twin Cities, "‘There is such a thing as a bad dog.’ Surge in imported pets brings risks for MN buyers," 23 July 2019 In recent years, however, studies have shown that elevated levels of those chemicals in the bloodstream has been linked to health problems, including kidney disease, developmental effects in the unborn and cancer. — Dennis Pillion | Dpillion@al.com, al.com, "3M to test for more chemicals leaking into river in Decatur," 8 July 2019 Treatment with vancomycin, a powerful antibiotic that is not absorbed in the bloodstream but stays in the gut, could bring temporary relief. — Bob Roehr, Smithsonian, "How the Gut Microbiome Could Provide a New Tool to Treat Autism," 14 June 2019 Once digested, those carbs will end up as glucose in the bloodstream. — The Economist, "Modern humans may be evolving to deal with carbohydrate-rich diets," 7 June 2019 Soluble fiber regulates the absorption of sugar and cholesterol into the bloodstream by slowing down digestion, according to the FDA. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "Why Is Added Fiber in Literally Everything?," 12 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'bloodstream.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for bloodstream
bloodstream
noun
English Language Learners Definition of bloodstream
: the flow of blood that moves through the heart and body
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bloodstream
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blood·stream
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Kids Definition of bloodstream
: the circulating blood in the body
bloodstream
noun
blood·stream
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Medical Definition of bloodstream
: the flowing blood in a circulatory system
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