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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 researchers propose that the Mediterranean diet may protect the cardiovascular system in two complementary ways.

From Science Daily Jul. 18, 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

Research suggests heat can also help the cardiovascular system, ease stiff joints and even help with our sleep.

From BBC May 2, 2026

We have a little home gym, and I do a 20-minute, brutal, fast-paced blast on the elliptical machine to make sure I get my endorphins up and my cardiovascular system going.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 21, 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

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