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circulatory

/ˈsɝː.kjə.ləˌtɔːr.i/
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• adjective

1

Relating to the continuous flow or circulation of blood, lymph, or sap through the tissues and vessels of an organism.

Example

"Regular aerobic exercise strengthens the heart and improves overall circulatory health."

2

Relating to or characterized by movement, flow, or distribution in a continuous circuit or cycle.

Example

"Oceanographic instruments tracked the deep circulatory currents moving cold water across the basin."

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• Rhymes for circulatory

• Nearby Words

circularly
circulate
circulation
circulatory
circumcise
circumcision
circumference

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century from Modern Latin circulatorius, derived from the Latin verb circulare ('to form a circle'), following William Harvey's discovery of the circulation of blood.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Circulatory. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/circulatory
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