ABC - DEF - GHI - JKL - MNO - PQRS - TUV - WXYZ Circulatory system
Similar term(s): cardiovascular system.
Definition:
The system that contains the heart and the blood vessels and moves blood
throughout the body. This system helps tissues get enough oxygen and nutrients,
and it helps them get rid of waste products. The lymph system, which connects
with the blood system, is often considered part of the circulatory system.
Source & ©:
NCI
cancer.gov dictionary
Related words: Cardiovascular - Coronary heart disease - Tissue
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