cardiovascular system

American  

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

noun

plural

cardiovascular systems

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

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cardiovascular system Scientific  

1. See circulatory system

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Example Sentences

The connection is important because sleep is essential for regulating the cardiovascular system.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 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

Blood was pooling in my lower body because my cardiovascular system had forgotten what it was like to pump blood “uphill,” there being neither “up” nor “down” in space.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins