B2 verb Neutre

bloodstream

/ˈblʌdstriːm/

The flow of blood as it circulates through the body's veins and arteries. It is the primary transport system for oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to reach various organs and tissues.

Exemples

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1

The sugar from the fruit is quickly absorbed into your bloodstream, providing a fast energy boost.

The sugar from the fruit is quickly absorbed into your bloodstream, providing a fast energy boost.

2

Clinical trials showed that the medication reaches its peak concentration in the bloodstream within two hours.

Clinical trials showed that the medication reaches its peak concentration in the bloodstream within two hours.

3

I'm so tired that I feel like I need some strong coffee in my bloodstream immediately.

I'm so tired that I feel like I need some strong coffee in my bloodstream immediately.

Famille de mots

Nom
bloodstream
Adjectif
blood-borne
Apparenté
blood
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Astuce mémo

Imagine a literal red 'stream' (like a small river) running through your body, carrying little boats filled with oxygen and food.

Quiz rapide

The virus can cause serious issues once it enters the ________ and spreads to the vital organs.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bloodstream

Exemples

1

The sugar from the fruit is quickly absorbed into your bloodstream, providing a fast energy boost.

everyday

The sugar from the fruit is quickly absorbed into your bloodstream, providing a fast energy boost.

2

Clinical trials showed that the medication reaches its peak concentration in the bloodstream within two hours.

formal

Clinical trials showed that the medication reaches its peak concentration in the bloodstream within two hours.

3

I'm so tired that I feel like I need some strong coffee in my bloodstream immediately.

informal

I'm so tired that I feel like I need some strong coffee in my bloodstream immediately.

4

Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various physiological processes.

academic

Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various physiological processes.

5

Think of the new investment as a shot of adrenaline into the company's bloodstream.

business

Think of the new investment as a shot of adrenaline into the company's bloodstream.

Famille de mots

Nom
bloodstream
Adjectif
blood-borne
Apparenté
blood

Collocations courantes

enter the bloodstream to go into the blood circulation
circulate in the bloodstream to move around within the blood system
levels in the bloodstream the amount of a substance found in the blood
directly into the bloodstream immediately into the blood system without passing through other organs first
absorbed into the bloodstream taken up by the blood system

Phrases Courantes

get into one's bloodstream

to become an essential part of one's life or interest

toxic bloodstream

a metaphor for a corrupted system or physical illness

in the bloodstream

present within the circulatory system

Souvent confondu avec

bloodstream vs blood pressure

Blood pressure refers to the force of the blood against vessel walls, while bloodstream refers to the flow/path itself.

bloodstream vs blood flow

Blood flow is the movement of blood, whereas bloodstream is the physical environment of that movement.

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Notes d'usage

The word is almost always used with the definite article 'the'. While primarily a biological term, it is frequently used metaphorically in business or sociology to describe the vital 'flow' of a system.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often write it as two separate words ('blood stream'), but in modern English, it is always a single compound word.

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Astuce mémo

Imagine a literal red 'stream' (like a small river) running through your body, carrying little boats filled with oxygen and food.

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Origine du mot

A compound of the Old English words 'blōd' (blood) and 'strēam' (a current or flow of water).

Modèles grammaticaux

Uncountable noun (usually singular) Often preceded by 'the' Functions as a compound noun
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Contexte culturel

In wellness and 'detox' culture, the bloodstream is often discussed as a place where 'toxins' accumulate, though this is often scientifically debated.

Quiz rapide

The virus can cause serious issues once it enters the ________ and spreads to the vital organs.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bloodstream

Mots lis

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C1

The state or period following the commission of a civil wrong (tort), specifically concerning the legal obligations, remedial processes, and the ongoing relationship between the claimant and the tortfeasor. It describes the phase where parties must navigate the consequences of a legal injury or liability.

pretheent

C1

To pretheent is to establish or articulate a necessary precondition or foundational assumption before proceeding with a formal argument, technical process, or complex theory. It involves identifying the essential 'pre-theory' groundwork required for a subsequent logic to hold true.

monomagnacy

C1

To consolidate diverse powers, resources, or influences into a single, dominant entity or focus. It describes the active process of achieving singular control or magnifying a single objective above all others.

nonponor

C1

Describes an entity, role, or process that remains inactive or does not perform a specific required action within a system. It is often used in administrative or technical contexts to differentiate between active participants and those who are passive or non-contributing.

subfractate

C1

A subfractate is a secondary or minor division within a larger fracture, typically referring to a microscopic or subsidiary crack in geological or material structures. It describes the state of a substance that has undergone partial fragmentation without completely separating from the main body.

contraphotoess

C1

Describing a subject, material, or individual that is inherently resistant to being captured clearly on film or digital sensors. This can be due to physical light-deflecting properties or a deliberate, psychological avoidance of being photographed.

anteplicize

C1

To fold or arrange something in layers in advance of a main process or assembly. It is primarily used in technical, textile, or structural contexts to describe a specific preparatory layering technique.

inpathtion

C1

Describing a state, component, or data point that exists or occurs strictly within a designated trajectory or predefined sequence. It characterizes elements that are functionally integrated into a linear process rather than being external or peripheral to it.

dishabment

C1

Describing a state of being untidily or partially dressed, often suggesting a sense of negligent ease or emotional disarray. It characterizes an appearance that lacks the usual polish, formality, or structural neatness expected in a social or professional setting.

subjectable

C1

To be capable of being placed under or made to undergo a particular action, process, or condition. It describes the state of being liable or open to certain treatments or influences, such as legal scrutiny or scientific testing.

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