Blutkreislauf

blood circulation

noun BLOOT-krayts-lowf Rare

Also means

circulatory system

Usage Note

Blutkreislauf is the continuous circulation of blood through the heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins. Kreislaufprobleme (circulation problems) and Blutkreislauf ankurbeln (to boost circulation) are everyday health expressions.

Examples

"Sport fördert den Blutkreislauf und stärkt das Herz."

Natural Translation

Sport promotes blood circulation and strengthens the heart.

Literal Translation

Sport promotes the blood circulation and strengthens the heart.

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