Circulatory: meaning, definitions and examples
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circulatory
[ ˈsɜːrkjələtəri ]
medical term
Relating to the circulation of blood or other fluids in the body.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The circulatory system includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood.
- Circulatory diseases can have serious health consequences.
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
- 循環の (じゅんかん
- じゅんかんの)
🇫🇷 circulatoire
🇪🇸 circulatorio
🇹🇷 dolaşım
🇰🇷 순환의
🇸🇦 دوراني
🇨🇿 cirkulační
🇸🇰 cirkulačný
🇨🇳 循环的 (xúnhuán de)
🇸🇮 cirkulacijski
🇮🇸 blóðrásar-
🇰🇿 айналымдық
🇬🇪 ცირკულაციური
🇦🇿 dövriyyə
🇲🇽 circulatorio
Word origin
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.