Phrase Hound found 411 phrases and 178 compound words that contain blood. The most common are listed below. Open blood in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 411
- blood pressureThe pressure exerted by the blood against the walls of the arteries and veins; it varies during the heartbeat cycle, and according to a person's age, health and physical condition.
- blood flowThe continuous circulation of blood in the cardiovascular system; bloodstream.
- blood sugarGlucose in the blood.
- blood vesselA component of the circulatory system, such as an artery, capillary, or vein, that carries blood.
- blood cellAny of the cells normally found in blood, namely erythrocytes and leukocytes, sometimes including the platelets.
- blood transfusionThe act or process of transferring blood products into a person's circulation intravenously; an instance of it.
- blood supplyDonated blood which is stored in a blood bank.
- blood clotA clot formed from platelets and other elements; that forms in a blood vessel in a living organism, and causes thrombosis or obstruction of the vessel at its point of formation or travel to other areas of the body.
- high bloodEllipsis of high blood pressure.
- blood bankA place where human blood or blood plasma is typed and stored for use in transfusions.
- blood vesselsplural of blood vessel: A component of the circulatory system, such as an artery, capillary, or vein, that carries blood.
- blood lossthe loss of blood caused by heavy bleeding
- blood cellsplural of blood cell: Any of the cells normally found in blood, namely erythrocytes and leukocytes, sometimes including the platelets.
- blood and soilA nationalist, often fascist, ideology that sees genetic heritage (blood) and geographic territory (soil) as the most important values of a nation, typically associated with the idealisation of racial “purity”, reproductive fertility …
- blood sampleA sample of blood.
- written in bloodHaving arisen out of tragedy.
- blood donationThe act or process of donating one's blood for use in a transfusion or other medical treatment.
- blood testA laboratory analysis performed on a blood sample that is usually extracted from a vein in the arm using a hypodermic needle, or by fingerprick.
- Cord blood
- blood redA dark red color.
- flesh and bloodConsisting of flesh, blood, and other substances associated with animals or humans.
- blue bloodNoble or aristocratic ancestry.
- white blood cellA type of blood cell that is involved with an immune response, or part of the immune system.
- new bloodA person or people newly brought in to a project or organization; a new hire, or new member.
- red blood cellA type of cell in the blood of vertebrates that contains hemoglobin and transports oxygen from the lungs to the tissues; an erythrocyte.
Compound words 178
- bloodyCovered in blood.
- bloodhoundA large scenthound famed for its ability to follow a scent many days old, over vast distances. This dog is often used as a police dog to track missing people, fleeing suspects, or escaped prisoners.
- bloodshedThe shedding or spilling of blood.
- bloodstreamThe flow of blood through the circulatory system of an animal
- bloodthirstyThirsty for blood: inexorably violent or eager for bloodshed; murderous.
- bloodbathIndiscriminate killing or slaughter; a massacre.
- lifebloodBlood that is needed for continued life; blood regarded as the seat of life.
- bloodshotReddened and inflamed because of congested blood vessels.
- bloodlineThe abstract link between a person and their ancestors.
- bloodstoneA green chalcedony that is sprinkled with red spots or veins of hematite.