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Anonymous  +  330966 Mon, 19 Feb 07 02:32 PM

Could anyone explain what it means ‘blood-borne substrates’ or ‘blood-borne glucose’?'

Thank you a lot in advance.

Alice
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Clive  +  331003 Mon, 19 Feb 07 04:28 PM

Hi,

'Borne' is the past participle of the verb 'bear', meaning 'carry'.

Something 'blood-borne' is thus something 'carried' by blood.

Or perhaps you are asking for a more scientific explanation?

Best wishes, Clive
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Anonymous, 2 yr 280 days ago

Hello Clive,

 

Thank you for your explanation. I just wanted to make sure what it means. I am aware of its scientific explanation. Thank you again Smile [:)]

All the best,

 

Alice

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