
Bloodstream
Medical Context
The term 'bloodstream' is often used in medical or health-related discussions and literature.
A high sugar intake can increase glucose levels in the bloodstream.
Figurative Use
Sometimes used metaphorically to indicate something spreading quickly within a system or organization.
Misinformation can infect the public's bloodstream, spreading as fast as a virus.
Immediacy
When something enters the bloodstream, it acts quickly because the blood circulates throughout the body.
The medicine injected into his bloodstream worked within minutes.