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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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The best solution has been, as with many aging circulatory systems, bypass surgery.
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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 21 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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