blood–borne

adjective \ˈbləd-ˌbȯrn\

Definition of BLOOD-BORNE

: carried or transmitted by the blood <a blood–borne disease> <blood–borne pathogens>

1885

Medical Dictionary

adjective \-ˌbȯrn\

: carried or transmitted by the blood <a blood–borne disease> <blood–borne pathogens>

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