Circulatory: meaning, definitions and examples

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circulatory

 

[ ˈsɜːrkjələtəri ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

medical term

Relating to the circulation of blood or other fluids in the body.

Synonyms

cardiovascular, vascular

Examples of usage

  • The circulatory system includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood.
  • Circulatory diseases can have serious health consequences.
Context #2 | Noun

medical field

The circulatory system of an organism, including the heart and blood vessels.

Synonyms

cardiovascular system, vascular system

Examples of usage

  • The circulatory is essential for the transportation of nutrients and oxygen.

Translations

Translations of the word "circulatory" in other languages:

🇵🇹 circulatório

🇮🇳 परिसंचारी

🇩🇪 Kreislauf-

🇮🇩 sirkulasi

🇺🇦 циркуляторний

🇵🇱 krążeniowy

🇯🇵 循環

🇫🇷 circulatoire

🇪🇸 circulatorio

🇹🇷 dolaşım

🇰🇷 순환의

🇸🇦 دوراني

🇨🇿 cirkulační

🇸🇰 cirkulačný

🇨🇳 循环的 (xúnhuán de)

🇸🇮 cirkulacijski

🇮🇸 blóðrásar-

🇰🇿 айналымдық

🇬🇪 ცირკულაციური

🇦🇿 dövriyyə

🇲🇽 circulatorio

Etymology

The word 'circulatory' is derived from the Latin word 'circulatorius', meaning 'of a circle'. The term 'circulatory' was first used in the 17th century to describe the system of vessels that circulate blood through the body. Over time, our understanding of the circulatory system has evolved, leading to advancements in medical knowledge and treatments for circulatory disorders.

See also: circulation.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,908, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.