cerebrovascular
adjective
ce·re·bro·vas·cu·lar
sə-ˌrē-brō-ˈva-skyə-lər 
ˌser-ə-brō-
: of or involving the cerebrum and the blood vessels supplying it
Examples of cerebrovascular in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
When pulmonary embolisms or cerebrovascular incidents occur among those who work to serve the public, they can be correlated directly to the high demands and extreme stress that first responders experience in their roles.
—
Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2024
For example, according to data from the National Health Commission, in 2020–21, deaths caused by cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases in urban areas increased by 700,000 over 2019 levels—a soberingly large number, even taking into account China’s population size.
—Yanzhong Huang, Foreign Affairs, 16 Feb. 2023
The findings were that the later the first meal of the day was eaten, the higher the risk of cerebrovascular (CVD) disease, a condition that affects blood flow and the blood vessels in the brain.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 25 Jan. 2024
Compared to those who ate their last meal before 8:00 p.m., those who ate their last meal after 9:00 p.m. had a 28% higher risk of cerebrovascular disease.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 16 Jan. 2024
See all Example Sentences for cerebrovascular 
Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2024
For example, according to data from the National Health Commission, in 2020–21, deaths caused by cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases in urban areas increased by 700,000 over 2019 levels—a soberingly large number, even taking into account China’s population size.
—Yanzhong Huang, Foreign Affairs, 16 Feb. 2023
The findings were that the later the first meal of the day was eaten, the higher the risk of cerebrovascular (CVD) disease, a condition that affects blood flow and the blood vessels in the brain.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 25 Jan. 2024
Compared to those who ate their last meal before 8:00 p.m., those who ate their last meal after 9:00 p.m. had a 28% higher risk of cerebrovascular disease.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 16 Jan. 2024
See all Example Sentences for cerebrovascular
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'cerebrovascular.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near cerebrovascular
Cite this Entry
“Cerebrovascular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cerebrovascular. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
cerebrovascular
adjective
ce·re·bro·vas·cu·lar
sə-ˌrē-brō-ˈvas-kyə-lər, ˌser-ə-brō-
: of or involving the cerebrum and the blood vessels supplying it
cerebrovascular disease
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share