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circulation

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cir·cu·la·tion  (sûrky-lshn)
n.
1. Movement in a circle or circuit, especially the movement of blood through bodily vessels as a result of the heart's pumping action.
2.
a. Movement or passage through a system of vessels, as of water through pipes; flow.
b. Free movement or passage.
3. The passing of something, such as money or news, from place to place or person to person.
4.
a. The condition of being passed about and widely known; distribution.
b. Dissemination of printed material, especially copies of newspapers or magazines, among readers.
c. The number of copies of a publication sold or distributed.

circulation
Noun
1. the flow of blood from the heart through the arteries, and then back through the veins to the heart, where the cycle is renewed
2. the number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold
3. the distribution of newspapers or magazines
4. sending or moving around: the circulation of air
5. in circulation
a. (of currency) being used by the public
b. (of people) active in a social or business context

circulation  (sûrky-lshn)
The flow of fluid, especially blood, through the tissues of an organism to allow for the transport and exchange of blood gases, nutrients, and waste products. In vertebrates, the circulation of blood to the tissues and back to the heart is caused by the pumping action of the heart. Oxygen-rich blood is carried away from the heart by the arteries, and oxygen-poor blood is returned to the heart by the veins. The circulation of lymph occurs in a separate system of vessels (the lymphatic system). Lymph is pumped back to the heart by the contraction of skeletal muscles.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.circulation - the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
airing, dissemination, public exposure, spreading - the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
2.circulation - movement through a circuit; especially the movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels
organic phenomenon - (biology) a natural phenomenon involving living plants and animals
blood pressure - the pressure of the circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels; results from the systole of the left ventricle of the heart; sometimes measured for a quick evaluation of a person's health; "adult blood pressure is considered normal at 120/80 where the first number is the systolic pressure and the second is the diastolic pressure"
systemic circulation - circulation that supplies blood to all the body except to the lungs
pulmonary circulation - circulation of blood between the heart and the lungs
vitelline circulation - circulation of blood between the embryo and the yolk sac
3.circulation - (library science) the count of books that are loaned by a library over a specified period
library science - the study of the principles and practices of library administration
count - the total number counted; "a blood count"
4.circulation - number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold; "by increasing its circulation the newspaper hoped to increase its advertising"
count - the total number counted; "a blood count"
5.circulation - free movement or passage (as of cytoplasm within a cell or sap through a plant); "ocean circulation is an important part of global climate"; "a fan aids air circulation"
plant life, flora, plant - (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion
change of location, travel - a movement through space that changes the location of something
6.circulation - the spread or transmission of something (as news or money) to a wider group or area
spreading, spread - act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time
recirculation - circulation again

circulation
noun 2. bloodstream, blood flow
Translations
Spanish circulation [səːkjuˈleɪʃən] ncirculación f [of newspaper etc] → tirada
French circulation [səːkjuˈleɪʃən] circulate ncirculation f [of newspaper]; tirage m
German circulation [səːkjuˈleɪʃən] circulate n (of traffic) → Fluss m;
(of air etc) → Zirkulation f;
(of newspaper) → Auflage f;
(Med) (of blood) → Kreislauf m

Italian circulation [səːkjuˈleɪʃən] ncircolazione f [of newspaper] → tiratura

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It has a pulse, arteries, spasms; and I agree with the learned Maury, who discovered in it a circulation as real as the circulation of blood in animals.
By multipying the means of gratification, by promoting the introduction and circulation of the precious metals, those darling objects of human avarice and enterprise, it serves to vivify and invigorate the channels of industry, and to make them flow with greater activity and copiousness.
You should be out, whipping up the circulation like Mr.
 
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