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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 fitExplore M-W
Examples of cardiovascular in a Sentence
running, swimming, and other cardiovascular exercises
Recent Examples of cardiovascular from the Web
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But evaporation also strains the cardiovascular system.
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Unhealthy mitochondria are a factor in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, as well as cardiovascular ailments.
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The Science: It's called HIIT (high-intensity interval training) and has been shown to help with insulin sensitivity and cardiovascular health.
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This statement reviewed the most recent findings on the effects of dietary saturated fat and its replacement by other types of fats and carbohydrates on cardiovascular disease (CVD).
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Euan Ashley, a researcher at Stanford University who worked on a cardiovascular study called MyHeart Counts, says about 5,000 people did the six-minute walk the app called for, the standard for measuring heart health.
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Reduction of cardiovascular risk factors, including blood pressure, cholesterol and triglycerides, were also similar between the two dieting groups.
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Curbing the tide of coronary heart disease, heart attacks, and other cardiovascular conditions is no mean feat.
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Coconut oil, the AHA says, puts people at risk for cardiovascular disease, and as a result, the association advises against its use.
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Origin and Etymology of cardiovascular
International Scientific Vocabulary
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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