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

Overall, the data show most inmates died from illnesses, ranging from pre-existing conditions like lung cancer and heart disease to more acute issues like pneumonia and sepsis. —Gina Barton, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025

In one large study with data spanning more than 20 years, women who strength trained two or three days per week had a 30% lower risk of dying of heart disease. —Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025

That year, Kimmel's youngest son Billy had to undergo open heart surgery days after he was born to fix a congenital heart disease. —Esther Kang, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025

Lion’s mane is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, which may help combat chronic inflammation and oxidative stress—factors linked to heart disease, arthritis, and cancer. —Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025

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)