Blutgang
derNounblood flow; circulation
English translations
- 01
stroke
- 02
hemorrhage
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Blutgang ist ein veralteter Begriff für eine Blutung oder einen Aderlass.
- English meaning
- Bloodletting is an outdated term for bleeding or phlebotomy.
- German example
- Früher glaubte man, ein Blutgang könne Krankheiten heilen.
- English example
- In the past, it was believed that bloodletting could cure diseases.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Blutgang
- Plural Form
- die Blutgänge
Example sentences with “Blutgang”
Der Blutgang ist gestört. (The blood flow is impaired.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Blutgang a common medical term?
It is a descriptive term, though 'Blutfluss' or 'Durchblutung' are more frequently used in medical contexts. It is masculine (der).