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

Higher fiber intake has also been associated with a reduced risk of chronic conditions, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 30 Oct. 2026

The retrospective cohort study looked at people with and without a history of heart disease. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 30 Oct. 2026

As the economists Anne Case and Angus Deaton have shown, American adults without a four-year degree are dying younger, from overdoses, alcohol, suicide and heart disease. — Michelle A. Williams, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

For example, soluble fiber forms a gel in the digestive system and can help improve cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. — Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 29 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)