Bloodmobile: meaning, definitions and examples
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bloodmobile
[ ˈblʌdˌmoʊbiːl ]
medical vehicle
A bloodmobile is a specially designed vehicle that is used to transport blood and blood products. It serves as a mobile blood donation center, where donors can give blood and, in some cases, receive health screenings. These vehicles are equipped with the necessary facilities to ensure donor comfort and safety while their blood is collected. Bloodmobiles play a crucial role in ensuring a steady supply of blood for hospitals and medical facilities, especially in areas where access to traditional donation centers may be limited.
Synonyms
blood donation vehicle, mobile blood center
Examples of usage
- The bloodmobile was parked in the community center parking lot.
- Many volunteers came to donate at the bloodmobile during the drive.
- The local hospital organized a blood drive featuring their bloodmobile.
- The bloodmobile is a convenient way for people to donate without traveling far.
Translations
Translations of the word "bloodmobile" in other languages:
🇵🇹 carro de sangue
🇮🇳 रक्त वाहन
🇩🇪 Blutmobile
🇮🇩 mobil donor darah
🇺🇦 кровомобіль
🇵🇱 mobil krwi
🇯🇵 献血車
🇫🇷 véhicule de collecte de sang
🇪🇸 móvil de sangre
🇹🇷 kan alma aracı
🇰🇷 헌혈 차량
🇸🇦 سيارة الدم
🇨🇿 mobilní odběrové vozidlo
🇸🇰 mobilný odber krvi
🇨🇳 献血车
🇸🇮 mobilna enota za darovanje krvi
🇮🇸 blóðsafnara bíll
🇰🇿 құ bloodmobile
🇬🇪 სისხლის ავტომობილი
🇦🇿 qan mobil
🇲🇽 móvil de sangre
Etymology
The term 'bloodmobile' originated in the mid-20th century, combining the words 'blood' and 'mobile'. The use of mobile units for blood donation was developed as a response to the growing need for blood in hospitals and medical facilities, especially during times of crisis or emergencies. Bloodmobiles began as simple buses equipped with basic medical facilities, but over the years they have evolved into sophisticated units with technology that supports both the collection of blood and the comfort of donors. They are now an integral part of blood bank operations, helping to facilitate community blood drives and making it easier for individuals to donate blood. The establishment of bloodmobiles has significantly increased blood donation rates by providing convenient access to donation opportunities.