Definition of cardiovascular
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 fitRead the Latest from M-W
Examples of cardiovascular in a Sentence
running, swimming, and other cardiovascular exercises
Origin and Etymology of cardiovascular
International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use: 1879
CARDIOVASCULAR Defined for English Language Learners
cardiovascular
playDefinition of cardiovascular for English Language Learners
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medical : of or relating to the heart and blood vessels
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: causing the heart to beat faster and harder for a period of time
Medical Dictionary
Medical Definition of cardiovascular
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 fitcardiovascular
Medical Definition of cardiovascular
: a substance (as a drug) that affects the heart or blood vessels
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