circulatory

CEFRC1

/ˈsɜːk(j)uːlətəɹi/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Relating to the movement of blood around the body.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A vessel with two portions unequally exposed to heat, and with connecting pipes or passages, through which the fluid rises from the overheated portion, and descends from the relatively colder, maintaining a circulation.

Examples

  • The aorta is a critical part of the circulatory system.

  • The circulatory system consists of a short and a long circuit.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈsɝkjələˌtɔɹi/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Circular; going round.

  2. Of or pertaining to a circulation, especially to the circulatory system.

More examples

In context

  • a circulatory letter

  • circulatory diseases

  • circulatory organs

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The blank system includes the heart, arteries, and veins in humans.

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Origin

adjective

From French circulatoire, from Latin circulatorius.