: the system of blood, blood vessels, lymphatics, and heart concerned with the circulation of the blood and lymph
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebAlso weird: Shrimp have an open circulatory system, so their organs just float in blood. Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day, 12 May 2022 Along with the kidneys, heat stroke can damage the circulatory system and brain, leading to heart disease or cognitive troubles later in life. Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2022 The researchers mixed the synthetic fluid with pig blood into a series of pumps designed to control its flow and temperature throughout the circulatory system.Wired, 5 Aug. 2022 In terms of blood flow, your heart is constantly pumping blood through your circulatory system to deliver oxygen and nutrients. Tatiana Lampa, Good Housekeeping, 13 July 2022 HNPs 1-4 are produced by neutrophils in the circulatory system, while HD 5-6 are produced by Paneth cells. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2022 Researchers have found that HIIT can support and strengthen your circulatory system to withstand your HIIT workouts without feeling super fatigued. Tatiana Lampa, Good Housekeeping, 13 July 2022 The supply chain is the circulatory system of global commerce and is foundational to the manufacturing industry. Dave Evans, Forbes, 20 June 2022 All aerobic exercise increases your circulation, or blood flow, and helps ensure a healthy circulatory system. Melanie Radzicki Mcmanus, CNN, 29 Jan. 2022 See More
Word History
First Known Use
1862, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
circulatory system
noun
: the system of the body that circulates blood and lymph and includes the heart and blood vessels
Medical Definition
circulatory system
noun
: the system of blood, blood vessels, lymphatics, and heart concerned with the circulation of the blood and lymph