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

Recent Examples on the Web

Research shows that eating sweet potatoes may help prevent dyslipidemia, which may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. —Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 18 Aug. 2025

Less alcohol intake would mean lower rates of cancer, cardiovascular disease, liver disease, and harm related to interpersonal violence and traffic accidents. —Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025

The cause was arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to a death notice. —Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025

For the present study, Cuomo focused on the factors of obesity, alcohol, cholesterol, and antioxidant supplements in relation to post-diagnosis survival in patients with cancer and cardiovascular disease. —New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for cardiovascular

• extravascular
• intravascular
• microvascular
• neurovascular
• perivascular
• renovascular
• avascular
• cerebrovascular
• vascular

Kids Definition

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