heart disease
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of heart disease
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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In particular, they’re examining how bacteria from diseased gums, and the immune response they trigger, may contribute to conditions including heart disease, diabetes, cognitive decline, arthritis, respiratory disease and chronic liver disease.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Too much fat can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and other health problems.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
"I have heart disease, blood pressure issues, eye problems. I don't know how long this will last. I don't know what has happened to my house," she said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
There are also tentative but growing indications of how sleep disturbance might increase the risk of heart disease.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Eat the wrong things, you get sick—everything from a stomachache to cancer to heart disease.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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