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   Blood

   /bləd/

   

   noun

   • 1. the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrate animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body: "drops of blood" Similar gorelifebloodvital fluidliterary:ichor
   • ▪ an internal bodily fluid, not necessarily red, that performs a similar function in invertebrates.
   • 2. violence involving bloodshed: "a commando operation full of blood and danger"
   • 3. temperament or disposition, especially when passionate: "a ritual that fires up his blood"
   • 4. family background; descent or lineage: "she must have Irish blood in her" Similar ancestrylineagelinebloodlinedescentparentagefamilyhousedynastybirthextractionderivationorigingenealogyheritagebreedingstockstrainracepedigreerootskinshipconsanguinitykinkindredrelationmember of one's familynext of kinblood relationshiprelationshipkinshipformal:kinsmankinswoman
   • ▪ a person of specified descent.
   • ▪ a fellow black person: informal US "any blood who opted out was ostracized"
   • 5. a fashionable and dashing young man: dated "a group of young bloods"
   • 6. a member of a Los Angeles street gang.

   verb

   • 1. initiate (someone) in a particular activity: "clubs are too slow in blooding young players"
   • ▪ (in hunting) smear the face of (a novice) with the blood of the kill.
   • ▪ (in hunting) give (a hound) a first taste of blood.

   Word Origin Old Englishblōd, of Germanic origin; related to German Blut and Dutch bloed.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBLOOD | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of blood – Learner’s Dictionary. blood. noun [ U ] uk / blʌd / us. blood noun [U] (RED LIQUID) Add to word list. A2. the red liquid that flows around your body: a blood test / sample. Fewer examples. The level of iron in her blood was too low. Traces of blood found on Walker's clothing matched the victim's blood type.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBLOOD | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   BLOOD meaning: 1. the red liquid that is sent around the body by the heart, and carries oxygen and important…. Learn more.

4. www.msdmanuals.com › biology-of-blood › overview-of-bloodQuick Facts:Overview of Blood - MSD Manual Consumer Version

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   Blood is the red fluid in your arteries and veins. It provides the oxygen, water, and nutrients that your tissues and organs need to survive. You have about 5 liters (a little more than 1 gallon) of blood in your body. Your heart constantly pumps blood throughout your body. Overview of the Blood. VIDEO.

5. med.libretexts.org › Bookshelves › Anatomy_and_Physiology16.2: An Overview of Blood - Medicine LibreTexts

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   Identify the primary functions of blood in transportation, defense, and maintenance of homeostasis. Name the fluid component of blood and the three major types of formed elements, and identify their relative proportions in a blood sample. Discuss the unique physical characteristics of blood.

6. www.merckmanuals.com › biology-of-blood › overview-of-bloodOverview of Blood - Blood Disorders - Merck Manual Consumer ...

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   Blood is a complex mixture of. Plasma (the liquid component) Red blood cells (the oxygen-carrying component) White blood cells (the cells that defend against infection) Platelets (particles that promote clotting) The body contains about 5 to 6 quarts (about 5 liters) of blood.

7. med.libretexts.org › Bookshelves › Anatomy_and_Physiology16.1: Introduction to Blood - Medicine LibreTexts

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   May 18, 2021 · Chapter Learning Objectives: After studying this chapter, you will be able to: Identify the primary functions of blood, its fluid and cellular components, and its physical characteristics. Identify the most important proteins and other solutes present in blood plasma. Describe the formation of the formed element components of blood.

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   Aug 30, 2020 · 18.1: An Overview of Blood. Page ID. OpenStax. Learning Objectives. Identify the primary functions of blood in transportation, defense, and maintenance of homeostasis. Name the fluid component of blood and the three major types of formed elements, and identify their relative proportions in a blood sample.