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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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
On chronic disease and the American diet, some Kennedy views are backed by evidence
One area in which Kennedy's focus aligns with major public health experts is the role of diet in chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and certain types of cancers.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
Additionally, secondhand marijuana smoke has higher levels of fine particulate matter, which can cause cardiovascular disease and lung irritation and make respiratory infections and asthma attacks more likely.
—David Stempel, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
The results, published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that exposure to lead, even at levels once considered safe, is a factor in 5.5 million deaths from cardiovascular disease a year.
—Zack Budryk, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Cardiovascular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardiovascular. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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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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