heart disease
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of heart disease
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Only 9.2% are at the most advanced stage, with heart failure or another diagnosed form of heart disease, along with other metabolic conditions such as kidney disease, according to the study.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
One group consisted of mice genetically prone to heart disease, known as ApoE knock-outs.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
While it remains a staple in kitchens around the world, consuming too much salt can increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease, and even faster cognitive decline.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
It means being able to maintain the weight she has lost at a fraction of the cost, she said, while keeping diabetes and heart disease at bay.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Imagine that you are a government official charged with procuring the funds to fight one of two proven killers: terrorist attacks and heart disease.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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