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 researchers note that more work is needed to refine these methods, and future studies should explore ways to improve early identification and prevention approaches, including the use of cardiovascular imaging.

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Modern weight-loss drugs have transformed obesity treatment because of their effectiveness in reducing weight and improving metabolic and cardiovascular health.

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Diets high in ultraprocessed foods are linked to obesity, Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.

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Sulfur particles are harmful pollutants linked to respiratory and cardiovascular problems.

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Novartis also plans to invest $80 million in another site in Switzerland, also near Basel, to boost production of RNA treatments, innovative therapies used particularly for cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases.

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