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Circulatory

//ˈsɜːk(j)uːlətəɹi// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to a circulation, especially to the circulatory system. not-comparable

    "circulatory diseases"

  2. 2
    Circular; going round. not-comparable

    "a circulatory letter"

Adjective
  1. 1
    relating to circulatory system or to circulation of the blood wordnet
  2. 2
    of or relating to circulation wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    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.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From French circulatoire, from Latin circulatorius.

Etymology 2

From French circulatoire, from Latin circulatorius.

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