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

Research from the World Health Organization found that working 55 hours or more a week was associated with a 35% higher risk of stroke and a 17% higher risk of dying from heart disease, compared with a working week of 35 to 40 hours. —Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025

Research shows that carrying extra weight around your waist increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and even premature death. —Heidi Cope, Health, 15 Sep. 2025

The agency warned that without swift action, the trend threatens to fuel a surge in diabetes, heart disease and other serious health problems among the next generation. —Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025

Especially among older adults or those with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease. —Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 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)