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

While estrogen has many protective effects—including reducing the risk of osteoporosis and heart disease—the conversation around hormone therapy is nuanced. — Ashley Abramson, Allure, 22 Oct. 2026

Not only is a cup of tea highly enjoyable, but it has long been associated with health benefits, including a lower risk of heart disease, stroke and dementia. — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026

Likewise, depression, obesity, Alzheimer’s, heart disease—all are wildly different diseases, yet all are influenced by diet. — Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Participants who used testosterone had a higher risk of heart disease than non-users, but the absolute risk was still very low. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 20 Oct. 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)