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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Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Toby Cosgrove, former CEO- cardiovascular surgeon, former CEO of Cleveland Clinic.
—
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Trans fats have been banned in many countries because of their association with cardiovascular disease and higher cholesterol.
—
Rosemary Trout,
Scientific American,
27 June 2026
Nearly half of all Black adults in America battle a form of cardiovascular disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
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“Cardiovascular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardiovascular. Accessed 1 Jul. 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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