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circulatory

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Adj — Relating to the circulation of blood through the heart and vessels.

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circulatory system circulatory disease

Etymology

From French circulatoire, from Latin circulatorius.

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What does “circulatory” mean?

The word “circulatory” means relating to the circulation of blood through the heart and vessels. In plain terms, relating to how blood moves around the body — as in "the circulatory system".

How do you pronounce “circulatory”?

“Circulatory” is pronounced SUR-koo-luh-tuh-ree (/ˈsɝkjələˌtɔɹi/ in IPA).

How do you use “circulatory” in a sentence?

Here is “circulatory” used in a sentence: “Smoking increases the risk of circulatory disease.”

What part of speech is “circulatory”?

“Circulatory” is an adjective.

Where does the word “circulatory” come from?

The word “circulatory” comes from Latin. From French circulatoire, from Latin circulatorius.

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