der Blutfluss
blood flow
The movement of blood through the blood vessels.
EXAMPLE
Die Verengung der Arterie behindert den Blutfluss zum Herzen.
The narrowing of the artery obstructs blood flow to the heart.
der Blutfluss
blood flow
der Blutfluss, die Blutflüsse
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Meanings
der Blutfluss
bleeding
An outdated term for bleeding, especially persistent bleeding from the uterus.
EXAMPLE
In der biblischen Erzählung leidet eine Frau seit zwölf Jahren an Blutfluss.
In the biblical story, a woman has been suffering from bleeding for twelve years.
Forms
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Blutflüsse |
| genitive | des Blutflusses |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Blutfluss | die Blutflüsse |
| accusative | den Blutfluss | die Blutflüsse |
| dative | dem Blutfluss | den Blutflüssen |
| genitive | des Blutflusses | der Blutflüsse |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Blutfluss' (blood flow) is made up of 'Blut' (blood) and 'Fluss' (flow). The image describes blood flowing through the vessels like a river.
EXAMPLE
Regelmäßige Bewegung kann den Blutfluss anregen.
Regular exercise can stimulate blood flow.
Typical collocations
In its medical meaning, 'Blutfluss' (blood flow) is often used with verbs such as 'fördern' (to promote), 'behindern' (to obstruct), 'verbessern' (to improve), or 'unterbrechen' (to interrupt). The direction is also often specified with 'zu' (to) or 'in' (into).
EXAMPLE
Die Behandlung soll den Blutfluss in den Beinen verbessern.
The treatment is intended to improve blood flow in the legs.
Historical context
The meaning 'Blutung' (bleeding) is now encountered mainly in historical, religious, or older medical texts. In context, words such as 'seit Jahren' (for years) and 'leiden' (to suffer), or a biblical story, often point to this older meaning.
EXAMPLE
In alten Arzneibüchern stehen viele Mittel gegen den Blutfluss.
Old medical books contain many remedies for bleeding.
In real life
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