B2nounhealthscience
US/ˈblʌd.striːm/
UK/ˈblʌd.striːm/
the blood as it flows around the body
In context
The medicine enters the bloodstream within just a few minutes.
Bacteria in the bloodstream can make you very sick.
Sugar passes quickly into the bloodstream after a sweet drink.
Words that go with bloodstream
verb + noun
- enter the bloodstreamThe drug enters the bloodstream quickly.
noun + preposition
- into the bloodstreamAlcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream.
- in the bloodstreamThere is too much sugar in the bloodstream.
verb + preposition
- absorbed into the bloodstreamThe nicotine is absorbed into the bloodstream through the lungs.
- release into the bloodstreamThe gland releases hormones into the bloodstream.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
blood streamCorrect: bloodstream