heart disease

noun

: an abnormal condition of the heart or of the heart and circulation (such as coronary heart disease, arrhythmia, or heart-valve defect)

Examples of heart disease in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition to the recent studies, a plethora of research over decades has found that moderate consumption of coffee is associated with lowering the risk of developing multiple diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers and even dementia. —Katia Hetter, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025

Medical Conditions Low electrolyte levels can lead to several chronic medical conditions, including heart disease, kidney disease, and seizures. —Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025

If left untreated, type 2 diabetes can lead to heart disease, kidney disease, vision problems, and nerve damage. —Ashley Wong, Health, 11 Feb. 2025

An influx of recent studies has consistently linked eating these items with harmful outcomes (like heart disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes), putting their threat level on an upward trajectory. —Erica Sloan, SELF, 11 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for heart disease

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Kids Definition

heart disease

noun

: an abnormal condition of the heart or of the heart and blood circulation

Medical Definition

heart disease

noun

: an abnormal condition of the heart or of the heart and circulation (as coronary heart disease, arrhythmia, or heart-valve defect)