Word parts
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What it means
The circulatory system is the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries, which move blood, oxygen, nutrients and wastes around the body. It is also called the cardiovascular system. The lymphatic system is sometimes counted as part of it.
At a glance
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Related terms
perfusion
The flow of blood through the body's tissues, bringing them oxygen and nutrients.
capillary
One of the tiniest blood vessels, joining the smallest arteries to the smallest veins.
vein
A blood vessel that carries blood back toward the heart.
artery
A blood vessel that takes blood from the heart out to the body.
circulation
The movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels around the body.