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Blood

noun
/blʌd/

Meaning

the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body
The red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and animals.

Example Sentences

The doctor took a blood sample for testing.

The doctor took a sample of blood for testing.

Example Expressions

blood is thicker than water

Synonyms

plasma, life fluid, gore, lifeblood, vital fluid
Entry 1
plasma, life fluid, gore
Entry 2
plasma, lifeblood, gore, vital fluid

Antonyms

water, pus

Collocations

blood pressure, blood test, blood donation, blood flow, blood group
Entry 1
blood pressure, blood test, blood donation, blood flow
Entry 2
blood pressure, blood test, blood group, blood donation

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