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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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 7 Feb. 2025
Long-term joblessness is associated with higher rates of cardiovascular disease, depression, and anxiety.
—John Kennedy, National Review, 6 Feb. 2025
So this can also be a golden opportunity to catch early warning signs of serious cardiovascular disease.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
The study reported that for each additional year of ADHD medication use, there was a 4% higher chance of cardiovascular disease, with the greatest risk occurring in the first three years before stabilizing.
—Hannah Singleton, Health, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Cardiovascular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardiovascular. Accessed 21 Feb. 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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