- Field of blood
Field of blood may refer to:
*Field of blood orAkeldama , a place in Jerusalem
*"Field of Blood", a novel byGerald Seymour
*"The Field of Blood", a novel byDenise Mina
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the field of blood — Aceldama A*cel da*ma, n. [Gr. ?, fr. Syr. [=o]k[=e]l dam[=o] the field of blood.] The potter s field, said to have lain south of Jerusalem, purchased with the bribe which Judas took for betraying his Master, and therefore called {the field of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
field — Synonyms and related words: DMZ, academic discipline, academic specialty, aceldama, achievement, acreage, aerodrome, agora, air base, airdrome, airfield, airport, alerion, ambit, amphitheater, ample scope, animal charge, annulet, answer,… … Moby Thesaurus
Blood substitutes — Blood substitutes, often called artificial blood, are used to fill fluid volume and/or carry oxygen and other blood gases in the cardiovascular system. Although commonly used, the term is not accurate since human blood performs many important… … Wikipedia
Blood flow — is the continuous running of blood in the cardiovascular system. The human body is made up of several processes all carrying out various functions. We have the gastrointestinal system which aids the digestion and the absorption of food. We also… … Wikipedia
field sports — plural noun Sports of the field, such as hunting, racing, etc • • • Main Entry: ↑field * * * field sports UK US noun [plural] british activities that involve catching or killing animals, birds, or fish for enjoyment Thesaurus: hunting, shooting… … Useful english dictionary
Blood transfusion — Intervention Plastic bag containing packed red blood cells in citrate, phosphate, dextrose, and adenine (CPDA) solution … Wikipedia
Blood libel — Blood libels are sensationalized allegations that a person or group engages in human sacrifice, often accompanied by the claim that the blood of victims is used in various rituals and/or acts of cannibalism. The alleged victims are often children … Wikipedia
Field's stain — is a histological method for staining of blood smears. It is used for staining thin blood films in order to discover malarial parasites. Field s stain is a version of a Romanowsky stain, used for rapid processing of the specimens.Field s stain… … Wikipedia
Blood court — (German: Blutgericht) or high justice in the Holy Roman Empire referred to the right of a Vogt (a reeve) to hold a criminal court inflicting bodily punishment, including the death penalty. Not every Vogt held the blood court. Up to the 18th… … Wikipedia
Blood Indians — • A group of North American aborigines forming part of the Blackfeet Tribe, which, with the Apapahoes and Cheyennes, constitute the Western division of the Algonquin family Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Blood Indians … Catholic encyclopedia
