heart disease
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of heart disease
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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It can cause plaque to build up in blood vessels and is linked to heart disease.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
The strongest benefits were observed in individuals already considered at high cardiovascular risk, including people with obesity, type 2 diabetes, or existing heart disease.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
“There is no value you can place on early detection of cancer, heart disease, etc.,” says Miller Levy, 51.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Eating too much saturated fat can raise cholesterol levels and may increase the risk of chronic conditions like heart disease.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
They have lower rates of diet-related illness such as heart disease.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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