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Vocabulary Term Details

Cardiovascular system

Definition (http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?o2=&o0=1&o8=1&o1=1&o7=&o5=&o9=&o6=&o3=&o4=&s=circulatory+system)

The organs and tissues involved in circulating blood and lymph through the body. (WordNet)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Body parts
Blood vessels
Heart
Lymphatic system
Spleen
Blood

This term is used for the following terms: 
Animal vascular system
Circulatory system

Approved Date
12-Mar-2013

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