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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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How to Check Your Pulse Arteries comprise one part of the circulatory system.
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The metal is a critical vein in the fast-growing circulatory system of public charging, and prices have roughly doubled since a nadir in early 2020.
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Word History
First Known Use
1862, in the meaning defined above
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“Circulatory system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/circulatory%20system. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
circulatory system
noun
: the bodily system of blood, vessels, and heart concerned with the circulation of the blood and lymph
Medical Definition
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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