- (of an organ) to have insufficient blood supply
- (of a blood bank) to run low on blood supplies
Generated: This meaning refers to a condition where an organ does not receive enough blood to function properly, which can lead to serious health issues.
His heart is lacking blood supply and needs immediate treatment.
Generated: This meaning describes a situation where a blood bank does not have enough blood available for transfusions or medical use.
The blood bank is running low on blood and urgently needs volunteers to donate.