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circulatory system

Definition

The circulatory system is a network of tubes that carries blood throughout your body.

It helps to bring oxygen and nutrients to your cells and remove waste products.

It also helps to fight infection and keep your body temperature stable.

How can the word be used?

The circulatory system is made up of the heart, blood vessels, and blood.

circulatory system

Different forms of the word

Noun:

Singular: circulatory system.

Plural: circulatory systems.

Adjective:

Circulatory: relating to the circulatory system.

Etymology

The word "circulatory system" is made up of two words: "circulate" and "system". The word "circulate" comes from the Latin word "circulātus", which means "to move in a circle". The word "system" comes from the Greek word "systēma", which means "a whole made up of parts".

The word "circulatory system" was first used in English in the 17th century to refer to the system of blood vessels that transports blood throughout the body.

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