cardiovascular
adjective
car·dio·vas·cu·lar
ˌkär-dē-ō-ˈva-skyə-lər 
1
: of, relating to, or involving the heart and blood vessels
2
: used, designed, or performed to cause a temporary increase in heart rate
a cardiovascular workout
cardiovascularly
adverb
cardiovascularly fit
Examples of cardiovascular in a Sentence
running, swimming, and other cardiovascular exercises
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Jessica Goodheart, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
The rule would expand access to medications known as GLP-1 agonists for millions of Americans struggling with obesity, who are at higher risk of diabetes, stroke and cardiovascular disease, according to a White House fact sheet.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 26 Dec. 2024
Other research in adults has also linked regular participation in both volunteering and more informal acts of kindness — such as helping out a neighbor — to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 25 Dec. 2024
Its health benefits have become so widely known that many people now take turmeric supplements for everything from joint health to cardiovascular disease and more recently, in helping to shed those extra pounds.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Cardiovascular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardiovascular. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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cardiovascular
adjective
car·dio·vas·cu·lar
ˌkärd-ē-ō-ˈvas-kyə-lər
: of, relating to, or involving the heart and blood vessels
cardiovascular disease
Medical Definition
cardiovascular
1 of 2 adjective
car·dio·vas·cu·lar
-ˈvas-kyə-lər
1
: of, relating to, or involving the heart and blood vessels
cardiovascular disease
the cardiovascular system
2
: used, designed, or performed to cause a temporary increase in heart rate (as to improve heart function and reduce the risk of heart disease)
a cardiovascular workout
treadmills, stationary bicycles, and other cardiovascular equipment
cardiovascularly
adverb
cardiovascularly fit
cardiovascular
2 of 2 noun
: a substance (as a drug) that affects the heart or blood vessels
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