blood
Daktari alichukua vipimo vya haima yangu.
The doctor took samples of my blood.
The word "haima" originates from the Greek word "haima" (αἷμα), meaning "blood." It has been adopted into various languages, including medical terminology, to denote concepts related to blood and its functions in the body. In Swahili, it directly translates to "blood," reflecting its importance in health and biology.