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

People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. —Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025

Exposure to pesticides has also been associated with lower sperm concentrations, heart disease, cancer and other disorders. —Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 June 2025

Meanwhile, Federici had been considering striking out on her own and launching an ad agency, in part because one of her twin daughters was born with a congenital heart disease, putting a new strain on her family’s finances. —Gigi Zamora, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025

The Mediterranean diet mimics cuisines from countries on the Mediterranean Sea and helps lower the risk of heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, and certain types of cancer. —Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 9 June 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)