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.

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cardiovascular British  

/ ˌkɑːdɪəʊˈvæskjʊlə /

adjective

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

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cardiovascular Scientific  

/ kär′dē-ō-văs′kyə-lər /

1. Relating to or involving the heart and blood vessels.

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cardiovascular Cultural  

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

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Etymology

Origin of cardiovascular

First recorded in 1875–80; cardio- + vascular

Example Sentences

Earlier research has connected extreme temperatures with higher rates of cardiovascular death, but many of those studies focused on other countries or only small parts of the United States.

From Science Daily

These changes can raise the likelihood of serious health problems, including cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

From Science Daily

Particulate matter from fossil fuel emissions is also linked to cardiovascular events and negative effects on maternal fetal health.

From Los Angeles Times

For decades, scientists have understood that LDL cholesterol plays a central role in cardiovascular disease.

From Science Daily

Studies have linked it to cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative disorders, and cancer.

From Science Daily