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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Regular physical activity has been shown to strengthen the heart and improve circulation, helping lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
According to the PwC report, cardiovascular disease, behavioral health, autoimmune conditions, and musculoskeletal conditions will account for the most year-over-year market growth in women’s health by 2030.
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Also, long periods of sitting can increase a person’s propensity to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity, all of which raise dementia risk.
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The class begins with teaching students relevant terminology and studying major internal systems like the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
According to the PwC report, cardiovascular disease, behavioral health, autoimmune conditions, and musculoskeletal conditions will account for the most year-over-year market growth in women’s health by 2030.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 10 Apr. 2026
Also, long periods of sitting can increase a person’s propensity to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity, all of which raise dementia risk.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
The class begins with teaching students relevant terminology and studying major internal systems like the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Cardiovascular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardiovascular. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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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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