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cardiovascular system

American  
[kahr-dee-oh-vas-kyuhl-er sis-tuhm] / ˌkɑr di oʊˈvæs kyəl ər ˌsɪs təm /

noun

cardiovascular systems plural
  1. Anatomy. the system that includes the heart, blood, and blood vessels; circulatory system.


cardiovascular system Scientific  

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It can also harm a person’s cardiovascular system and lead to high blood pressure or increased heart rate, studies show.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

But it acts on other parts of the body too - including the cardiovascular system - which can be risky.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025

Ozempic may also act directly on the cardiovascular system.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2025

“The heart and cardiovascular system are working harder because, to some extent, they’re supporting two lives instead of one.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2025

It didn’t seem possible that something so simple could’ve had such a profound effect on my cardiovascular system, but my heart never slowed its pace.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi

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