circulatory
adjective
cir·cu·la·to·ry
ˈsər-kyə-lə-ˌtȯr-ē 
: 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.
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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
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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
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“Circulatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/circulatory. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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circulatory
adjective
cir·cu·la·to·ry
ˈsər-kyə-lə-ˌtōr-ē
-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-
: of or relating to circulation or the circulatory system
circulatory failure
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