circulation
noun/ˌsɜrkjəˈleɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #4,415 most common English word
Meaning
The continuous movement of blood through the body, or the spread of something through a system.
Example sentence
The doctor checked his blood circulation to make sure his heart was working properly.
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