artificial blood
noun
a chemical emulsion, capable of carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide, for temporary use as a blood substitute in medical emergencies or when a patient objects to blood transfusions on religious grounds.
Origin of artificial blood
1First recorded in 1970–75
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How to use artificial blood in a sentence
Inside of it is a mechanical heart which pumps artificial blood—blood purified by a process I will not describe—through my head.
The Heads of Apex | Francis Flagg
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