cardiovascular
adjective
car·dio·vas·cu·lar
ˌkär-dē-ō-ˈva-skyə-lər 
1
: of, relating to, or involving the heart and blood vessels
2
: used, designed, or performed to cause a temporary increase in heart rate
a cardiovascular workout
cardiovascularly
adverb
cardiovascularly fit
Examples of cardiovascular in a Sentence
running, swimming, and other cardiovascular exercises
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William Mullane, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Protecting Your Heart During Menopause and As You Age
Though questions still remain, the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association have recognized age at menopause as a risk-modifying factor for cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal people.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 19 Apr. 2025
Autistic individuals are at significantly higher risk for obesity and cardiovascular disease, beginning in childhood.
—Alice Kuo and Emily Hotez, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Research has shown that eating healthier can decrease a person’s risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dementia, certain cancers and other chronic conditions.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Cardiovascular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardiovascular. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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cardiovascular
adjective
car·dio·vas·cu·lar
ˌkärd-ē-ō-ˈvas-kyə-lər
: of, relating to, or involving the heart and blood vessels
cardiovascular disease
Medical Definition
cardiovascular
1 of 2 adjective
car·dio·vas·cu·lar
-ˈvas-kyə-lər
1
: of, relating to, or involving the heart and blood vessels
cardiovascular disease
the cardiovascular system
2
: used, designed, or performed to cause a temporary increase in heart rate (as to improve heart function and reduce the risk of heart disease)
a cardiovascular workout
treadmills, stationary bicycles, and other cardiovascular equipment
cardiovascularly
adverb
cardiovascularly fit
cardiovascular
2 of 2 noun
: a substance (as a drug) that affects the heart or blood vessels
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