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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The marrow also responds to signals such as infection, inflammation and blood loss by adjusting blood cell production, making the skeleton closely connected to both the circulatory and immune systems.
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Priya Bhardwaj,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Also in place is the Johnson County United Link, a web of three temporary, circulatory bus routes connecting residents to such other JoCo destinations as Leawood, Lenexa and Merriam.
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
Why Temperature Is Your Circulation’s First Signal Temperature regulation is a primary circulatory mechanism.
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Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
The circulatory changes that accompany a yawn may also transiently increase blood flow to the brain, which helps to sharpen alertness during the foggy moments of state transition.
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Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Priya Bhardwaj,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Also in place is the Johnson County United Link, a web of three temporary, circulatory bus routes connecting residents to such other JoCo destinations as Leawood, Lenexa and Merriam.
—
Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
Why Temperature Is Your Circulation’s First Signal Temperature regulation is a primary circulatory mechanism.
—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
The circulatory changes that accompany a yawn may also transiently increase blood flow to the brain, which helps to sharpen alertness during the foggy moments of state transition.
—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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 7 Jul. 2026.
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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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