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bloodstream the flow of blood through the vessels of a living body bloodstream [′bləd ‚strēm] (physiology) The flow of blood in its circulation through the body. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Steroid hormones pass directly from the bloodstream to the cytoplasm, where they induce changes in the receptor proteins, enable movement into the nucleus, and activate specific genes. Specifically, it helps researchers observe the spread of cancer, bloodstream as well as changes in calcium ion levels on a real-time basis. The figures, released under freedom of information (FOI) laws, indicate that 99 babies acquired bloodstream infections in intensive care units at the Royal Women's, Mercy and Royal Children's Hospitals (RCH) and Monash Medical Centre. |
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