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

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He was rushed to the hospital but later died due to circulatory collapse from the stings. Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 22 May 2025 People should consider avoiding sauna use when actively ill or if living with heart or circulatory problems. Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 May 2025 This leads to fluid building up in the lungs (the pulmonary edema) and systemic circulatory collapse. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2025 The Cardiovascular segment includes heart rhythm devices, heart valves, and vascular therapies for treating cardiac and circulatory conditions. Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for circulatory

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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“Circulatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/circulatory. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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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