bloodstream
Body's internal river
The bloodstream is the flow of blood circulating through the body's vessels.
Drugs or substances enter the bloodstream through injection, digestion, or absorption.
The term emphasizes blood as a delivery system: The medication reaches the bloodstream within minutes.
Figuratively, something in the bloodstream of a culture or organization is deeply embedded in it.
Tubes carrying oxygenated blood
- veinsBlood-return tubes
- capillariesTiniest blood vessels
- heartCirculatory system's pump
- pulseArterial blood throb
flow · vessels · cardiovascular · perfusion · vasoconstriction · vasodilation · systemic · coronary
Electrified matter state
- hemoglobinErythrocyte's oxygen-binding protein
- erythrocytesOxygen-carrying blood cells
- leukocytesImmune cells in blood
- plateletsCell fragments enabling coagulation
fibrinogen · albumin · globulins · immunoglobulins · anticoagulant · hematology · phlebotomy · serum
Essential animating element
- life forceAnimating vital energy
- coursingMoving swiftly through
- pulsingBeating with rhythm
- flowingMoving continuously onward
surging · racing · pumping · rushing · throbbing · alive · vigor · animation
Waxy lipid in blood
- anemiaRed cell deficiency
- leukemiaMalignancy of blood-forming tissues
- hypertensionChronic elevated arterial pressure
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
clotting · infection · immunity · toxins · sepsis · thrombosis · embolism · hemophilia
Element eight, colorless gas
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- nutrientsVital dietary substances
- carbon dioxideRespiration byproduct, photosynthesis fuel
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
minerals · vitamins · hormones · amino acids · fatty acids · hydration · nourishment · iron
Into the vein
- transfusionTransfer of blood intravenously
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- pharmacokineticsDrug fate in body
- chemotherapyAnti-cancer drug treatment
antibiotics · insulin · vaccine · injection · dosage · absorption · metabolism · drug delivery
arteries
Tubes carrying oxygenated blood
- veinsBlood-return tubes
- capillariesTiniest blood vessels
- heartCirculatory system's pump
pulse · flow · vessels · cardiovascular · perfusion · vasoconstriction · vasodilation · systemic · coronary · aorta
plasma
Electrified matter state
- hemoglobinErythrocyte's oxygen-binding protein
- erythrocytesOxygen-carrying blood cells
- leukocytesImmune cells in blood
platelets · fibrinogen · albumin · globulins · immunoglobulins · anticoagulant · hematology · phlebotomy · serum · clotting factors
lifeblood
Essential animating element
- life forceAnimating vital energy
- coursingMoving swiftly through
- pulsingBeating with rhythm
flowing · surging · racing · pumping · rushing · throbbing · alive · vigor · animation · vitality
cholesterol
Waxy lipid in blood
- anemiaRed cell deficiency
- leukemiaMalignancy of blood-forming tissues
- hypertensionChronic elevated arterial pressure
diabetes · clotting · infection · immunity · toxins · sepsis · thrombosis · embolism · hemophilia · sickle cell
oxygen
Element eight, colorless gas
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- nutrientsVital dietary substances
- carbon dioxideRespiration byproduct, photosynthesis fuel
electrolytes · minerals · vitamins · hormones · amino acids · fatty acids · hydration · nourishment · iron · cellular respiration
intravenous
Into the vein
- transfusionTransfer of blood intravenously
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- pharmacokineticsDrug fate in body
chemotherapy · antibiotics · insulin · vaccine · injection · dosage · absorption · metabolism · drug delivery · IV drip
- biology termscell, DNA, genetics, genetic, evolution
- bloodplasma, platelet, platelets, hemoglobin, RBC
- Circulatory Systemheart rate, artery, veins, capillary, arteries
- circulationcirculation, arteries, veins, cardiac, circulatory
- Biological Transportdiffusion, osmosis, carrier proteins, endocytosis, exocytosis
- microhabitatsmicrohabitat, tree hollows, tide pool, rock crevices, leaf litter
bloodstreamlymphatic system
Fluid-draining immune network
lymph · digestive tract · urinary system · respiratory system