circulatory

adjective

cir·​cu·​la·​to·​ry ˈsər-kyə-lə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce circulatory (audio)
: of or relating to circulation or the circulatory system
circulatory failure

Examples of circulatory in a Sentence

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Emergency Causes Heart and circulatory conditions like a heart attack, angina, or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can cause dull left arm pain. Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025 Those who suffer from circulatory and bronchial disorders also have found relief from the steam and minerals in the water, per the website. Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024 But the authors noted that few studies had gone further to measure hospitalizations and deaths from cardiovascular disease and the development of circulatory diseases. Cathy Nelson, Health, 31 Oct. 2024 Participants were 61 years old on average and most of them did not have a history of cardiovascular or circulatory issues. Cathy Nelson, Health, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for circulatory 

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of circulatory was in 1605

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“Circulatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/circulatory. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

circulatory

adjective
cir·​cu·​la·​to·​ry ˈsər-kyə-lə-ˌtōr-ē How to pronounce circulatory (audio)
-ˌtȯr-
: of or relating to circulation or the circulatory system

Medical Definition

circulatory

adjective
cir·​cu·​la·​to·​ry ˈsər-kyə-lə-ˌtōr-ē, -ˌtȯr- How to pronounce circulatory (audio)
: of or relating to circulation or the circulatory system
circulatory failure

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