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cardiovascular

American  
[kahr-dee-oh-vas-kyuh-ler] / ˌkɑr di oʊˈvæs kyə lər /

adjective

Anatomy.
  1. of, relating to, or affecting the heart and blood vessels.


cardiovascular British  
/ ˌkɑːdɪəʊˈvæskjʊlə /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the heart and the blood vessels

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cardiovascular Scientific  
/ kär′dē-ō-văskyə-lər /
  1. Relating to or involving the heart and blood vessels.


cardiovascular Cultural  
  1. A descriptive term for the heart and the blood vessels.


Etymology

Origin of cardiovascular

First recorded in 1875–80; cardio- + vascular

Example Sentences

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These include improved markers of cardiovascular health when compared with omnivorous diets that include meat, fish, and other animal-derived foods.

From Science Daily

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From Science Daily

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From BBC

The increase in visits for acute cardiovascular problems and other serious sudden illnesses made up the difference.

From Los Angeles Times

The picture was different for people without those same cardiovascular risks.

From The Wall Street Journal