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

Recent Examples on the Web

Taking multivitamins for postmenopausal females can decrease the risk of osteoporosis but may increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease. —Omer Awan, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025

Pull-ups are a golden move to build your back, and consistent pull-up training improves cardiorespiratory endurance and helps to improve cardiovascular health. —Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024

Compared to students in the trial who were put on a waitlist, the teen volunteers had improvements in several markers of cardiovascular health. —Maria Godoy, NPR, 25 Dec. 2024

Additionally, turmeric may improve cardiovascular health, according to a January 2022 study published in the journalCells. —Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

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