circulatory

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circulatory

/ˈsɜːk(j)uːlətəɹi/ UK
/ˈsɜːk(j)uːlətɹi/ UK
/ˈsɝkjələˌtɔɹi/ US

Where it comes from

From French circulatoire, from Latin circulatorius.

adjective

not comparable Of or pertaining to a circulation, especially to the circulatory system. circulatory diseases
not comparable Circular; going round. a circulatory letter

noun circulatories

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.

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adj of or pertaining to a circulation

Español	circulatorio
Português	circulatório
Français	circulatoire
Italiano	circolatorio
Română	circulator

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@misc{circulatory_2026,
  title = {circulatory},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/circulatory},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}