circulatory

adjective

cir·​cu·​la·​to·​ry ˈsər-kyə-lə-ˌtȯr-ē 

: of or relating to circulation or the circulatory system

circulatory failure

Examples of circulatory in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That squeezing targets both the circulatory and lymphatic systems. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

The BBBofC also observes that just a two per cent loss of body fluid impairs performance while 10 per cent can cause circulatory failure and heat stroke. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Depending on what’s in them, e-cigarettes can pose risks to heart, circulatory, lung and oral health. — Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026

Calibrating the blood pressure feature is a bit of a pain and requires a separate cuff, but the Heart Health Score otherwise operates seamlessly, providing useful insights and advice on your circulatory health. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing circulatory

• circulatory system

Rhymes for circulatory

• accusatory
• admonitory
• ambulatory
• amendatory
• celebratory
• combinatory
• commendatory
• compensatory
• condemnatory
• confirmatory
• confiscatory
• consolatory

Kids Definition

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