circulatory system

cir·cu·late sys·tem

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sur-kyuh-leyt sis-tuh m]
- /ˈsɜr kyəˌleɪt ˈsɪs təm/
- /ˈsɜr·kjə·ləˌtɔr·i ˈsɪstəm/

Definitions of circulatory system words

noun circulatory system the system concerned with the transport of blood and lymph, consisting of the heart, blood vessels, lymph vessels, etc 3
noun circulatory system the system responsible for circulating blood and lymph throughout the body, that supplies nutrients and oxygen to the cells and removes various waste products: it consists of the heart, blood, blood vessels, lymph, etc. 3
noun circulatory system the system of organs and tissues, including the heart, blood, blood vessels, lymph, lymphatic vessels, and lymph glands, involved in circulating blood and lymph through the body. 1
noun circulatory system blood circulation 1
noun circulatory system (physiology) The parts of a animal body comprising the heart, veins, capillaries and arteries. 0
noun circulatory system The parts of a machine responsible for the circulation of some fluid. 0

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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