circulatory

adjective

cir·​cu·​la·​to·​ry ˈsər-kyə-lə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce circulatory (audio)
: of or relating to circulation or the circulatory system
circulatory failure

Examples of circulatory in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Such a deficiency can lead to conditions ranging from bone and joint deformities, heart disease and other circulatory problems, immune disorders, and neurological and psychological problems, among many others. Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2024 At Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich., Bertha Jones was diagnosed with circulatory failure, severe dehydration and protein calorie malnutrition, among other conditions, according to the lawsuit. Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2023 And studies show local communities have benefited, with reductions in heart and circulatory problems, and fewer admissions to hospitals. Lenora Chu, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Dec. 2023 In addition to circulatory death, there is brain death: when a person whose brain no longer functions at all can also be declared dead though their heart still beats. Joseph Goldstein, New York Times, 22 Nov. 2023 It's called donation after circulatory death, a method long used to recover kidneys and other organs but not more fragile hearts. Lauran Neergaard, ajc, 7 June 2023 Support your bone, heart, and circulatory health with this high-quality, all-natural magnesium supplement. Alyssa Edwards, Discover Magazine, 3 June 2023 Whereas, a heart attack is typically a circulatory issue. Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 28 July 2023 Promote cardiovascular and circulatory health with the incorporation of EPA, an important fatty acid known to maintain cholesterol and triglyceride levels within the normal range. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 June 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of circulatory was in 1605

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Cite this Entry

“Circulatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/circulatory. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

circulatory

adjective
cir·​cu·​la·​to·​ry ˈsər-kyə-lə-ˌtōr-ē How to pronounce circulatory (audio)
-ˌtȯr-
: of or relating to circulation or the circulatory system

Medical Definition

circulatory

adjective
cir·​cu·​la·​to·​ry ˈsər-kyə-lə-ˌtōr-ē, -ˌtȯr- How to pronounce circulatory (audio)
: of or relating to circulation or the circulatory system
circulatory failure

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