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

When it came to major cardiovascular events, quality of life, or death, researchers found little or no difference between the GLP-1 drugs and placebo.

From Science Daily

Dr. O'Connor explained that heat places extra demands on the cardiovascular system.

From Science Daily

As ultra-processed food consumption continues to rise and cardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States and worldwide, understanding any connection between the two has become increasingly important.

From Science Daily

She chose to train in cardiovascular sonography, partly because the imaging appealed to her artistic side.

From The Wall Street Journal

When evidence from previous studies is combined, analyses suggest that cheese consumption may also be linked to a lower risk of heart disease, and that full-fat dairy does not necessarily increase cardiovascular risk.

From Science Daily