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cardiovascular system

American  
[kahr-dee-oh-vas-kyuhl-er sis-tuhm] / ˌkɑr di oʊˈvæs kjəl 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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The new tool, known as the BioTAK score, combines biological sex with several blood biomarkers linked to different processes in the cardiovascular system.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 2, 2026

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

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

From Science Daily ● Mar. 1, 2026

The doctor added that overall, Trump's cardiovascular system "shows excellent health".

From BBC ● Dec. 1, 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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