heart disease

noun

: an abnormal condition of the heart or of the heart and circulation (such as coronary heart disease, arrhythmia, or heart-valve defect)

Examples of heart disease in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

What new research reveals beyond heart disease A study presented by Intermountain Health researchers at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2025 followed more than 40,000 patients for five years. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026

One study even shows that doing small quick exercises, such as a 10-to-15-minute walk after meals, over one long workout might be more beneficial to reducing the chances of heart disease. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2026

Heart Health As noted above, folate and homocysteine reduce the risk of heart disease, according to Slayton. — Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026

That includes anyone with a family history of high Lp(a), or a personal or family history of early heart disease (before 45 in men, 55 in women). — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for heart disease

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Kids Definition

heart disease

noun

: an abnormal condition of the heart or of the heart and blood circulation

Medical Definition

heart disease

noun

: an abnormal condition of the heart or of the heart and circulation (as coronary heart disease, arrhythmia, or heart-valve defect)