Blood Circulation (also known as Circulation, Blood, Blood Flow): The movement of the BLOOD as it is pumped through the CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM.

NIH MeSH · D001775Phenomena and Processes

Blood Circulation

Also known asCirculation, Blood · Blood Flow · Blood Flows · Flow, Blood

Definition

The movement of the BLOOD as it is pumped through the CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM.

MeSH classification

  • G09.330.100

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Common questions about Blood Circulation

What does Blood Circulation mean in medicine?
The movement of the BLOOD as it is pumped through the CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Blood Circulation known by any other names?
Yes. Blood Circulation is also referred to as Circulation, Blood, Blood Flow, Blood Flows, Flow, Blood in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Blood Circulation sit in the medical classification?
Blood Circulation falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G09.330.100). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Blood Circulation?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001775) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗