cardiovascular

[kahr-dee-oh-vas-kyuh-ler]

adjective

Anatomy.

1. of, relating to, or affecting the heart and blood vessels.

cardiovascular

/ ˌkɑːdɪəʊˈvæskjʊlə /

adjective

1. of or relating to the heart and the blood vessels

cardiovascular

1. Relating to or involving the heart and blood vessels.

cardiovascular

1. A descriptive term for the heart and the blood vessels.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cardiovascular¹

First recorded in 1875–80; cardio- + vascular

Example Sentences

The separation of the artificial-joint business would still leave J&J with several other major medical-device businesses, including cardiovascular devices, surgical products and contact lenses.

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If we can treat targets more specifically, we can reduce unwanted side effects and unravel the full potential of immune modulation in cardiovascular disease.

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Social connection, Ben Rein argues in “Why Brains Need Friends,” improves health and well-being, reducing the risk of conditions ranging from cardiovascular disease and dementia to depression and anxiety.

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This study demonstrated that following a Mediterranean diet enriched with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by 30%.

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None of the participants had diabetes or cardiovascular disease when the study began.

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