circulatory system
noun
: the system of blood, blood vessels, lymphatics, and heart concerned with the circulation of the blood and lymph
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This discovery came about when researchers first surgically connected the circulatory system of a young and old mouse—a technique called parabiosis—and observed that this procedure slowed down the symptoms of aging, lengthening the lifespan of the older animal by 10 percent.
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João Medeiros, WIRED, 27 June 2024
Stress can contribute to inflammation in the circulatory system, including the coronary arteries; trigger migraines; throw off menstrual cycles; lead to stomach ulcers; and more.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 8 Aug. 2024
Another manifestation of a usually-mild problem that starts in the circulatory system is bruising.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
By creating a digital twin of your circulatory system, Amanda Randles wants to bring unprecedented precision to medical forecasts.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 July 2024
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João Medeiros, WIRED, 27 June 2024
Stress can contribute to inflammation in the circulatory system, including the coronary arteries; trigger migraines; throw off menstrual cycles; lead to stomach ulcers; and more.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 8 Aug. 2024
Another manifestation of a usually-mild problem that starts in the circulatory system is bruising.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
By creating a digital twin of your circulatory system, Amanda Randles wants to bring unprecedented precision to medical forecasts.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for circulatory system
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“Circulatory system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/circulatory%20system. Accessed 24 Sep. 2024.
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