
Meaning of CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] the organs and tissues involved in circulating blood and lymph through the body |
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| | Synonyms: | | circulatory system |
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| | See Also: | | blood vessel, bloodstream, body, fetal circulation, foetal circulation, heart, liver, lymph, lymph gland, lymph node, node, organic structure, physical structure, pump, ticker, vascular system, vein, vena | |
Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | The circulatory system, including the heart, arteries, veins and lymphatics. |
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Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A type of circulatory system which includes blood, vessels, and at least one heart. The blood, which is pumped by the heart, transports materials through the vessels to every cell in the body. |
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