Entity: BLOODBORNE
Bloodborne is a term that refers to something carried or transmitted by the blood. It can also be associated with a popular action role-playing game released in 2015.
BLOODBORNE
Etymology
The term 'Bloodborne' is derived from the combination of 'blood' and 'borne,' indicating something carried or transmitted by the blood.
Definition
Bloodborne typically refers to something that is carried or transmitted through the blood, whether it be a disease, infection, or other substance.
Historical Context
In the medical field, 'bloodborne' is often used to describe diseases or infections that are transmitted through blood, such as HIV or hepatitis.
Cultural Significance
Beyond its medical usage, 'Bloodborne' is also the title of a popular action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Sony Computer Entertainment in 2015. The game is set in a dark, Gothic, Victorian-era inspired city of Yharnam and follows a Hunter on a quest through its decrepit streets.
Related Concepts
Other related concepts to 'Bloodborne' include 'blood-borne pathogens,' 'bloodborne diseases,' and 'bloodborne transmission.'
See Also
Bloodborne typically refers to something that is carried or transmitted through the blood, whether it be a disease, infection, or other substance.