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

Having that excess fat disappear can help reduce the risk of illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 31 July 2026

According to Largeman-Roth, anthocyanins may help reduce the risk of heart disease and lower blood pressure. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026

Robeson County's rates of heart disease, diabetes, and substance use disorder continue to rank among the highest in the state, Blackburn noted. — Andrew Jones, NPR, 30 July 2026

Kao’s research is focused on using big data analysis to personalize management of heart disease, most notably heart failure. — David Kao, The Conversation, 29 July 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)