Body Substance
peripheral blood
pe·riph·er·al blood
Definitions related to peripheral blood:
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(blood) A liquid tissue with the primary function of transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide. It supplies the tissues with nutrients, removes waste products, and contains various components of the immune system defending the body against infection.CDISC TerminologyClinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC), 2021
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(blood) A liquid tissue; its major function is to transport oxygen throughout the body. It also supplies the tissues with nutrients, removes waste products, and contains various components of the immune system defending the body against infection. Several hormones also travel in the blood.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A tissue with red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and other substances suspended in fluid called plasma. Blood takes oxygen and nutrients to the tissues, and carries away wastes.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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