cardiovascular system
noun
the system that includes the heart, blood, and blood vessels; circulatory system.
cardiovascular systems
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pluralof cardiovascular system.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But heatwaves are a "stress-test" for women's cardiovascular systems, and hit them harder than men, Dr Nighat Arif, an NHS GP who specialises in women's health, told the BBC.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
It can be harmful to the rest of our bodies, too, from our cardiovascular systems to our mental health.
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2025
Arakawa died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a disease that attacks the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, Dr. Heather Jarrell, chief medical examiner at the New Mexico medical investigator’s office, said at a news conference.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 7, 2025
Its deficiency is the cause of numerous diseases of the nervous and cardiovascular systems.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 11, 2024
Wolf said this is why when we see increased heat-related deaths, they're "cardiovascular in nature" and often affect older populations or people with heart-related comorbidities who might have weakened cardiovascular systems.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2022
