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

The Biden administration at the time estimated the stricter standards would protect up to 900,000 infants from having low birth weight and avoid up to 1,500 premature deaths a year from heart disease. —Michael Phillis, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026

Progress with less-invasive laparoscopic techniques made these surgeries safer and more appealing to patients suffering health consequences of excess weight like high blood pressure, sleep apnea, Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. —Amber Gaudet updated February 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026

Advertisement Kumar turned the discussion over to Bultó, asking him why Novartis has not only developed therapies to tackle heart disease but has shifted towards addressing human behavior. —Chantelle Lee, Time, 20 Feb. 2026

Research shows people who live near or regularly visit parks, forests, or other natural areas have lower rates of heart disease and stroke. —Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 20 Feb. 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)