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

Doctors say the fine particles from air pollution can penetrate the lungs and bloodstream, triggering inflammation and a variety of health problems, including lung and heart disease. —Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026

Since heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States—and dementia significantly impacts both quality and length of life —anything that meaningfully reduces risk, even modestly, matters in the longevity conversation. —Michele Ross, SELF, 22 Apr. 2026

The Living Heart Foundation offers health screenings around the country because of the higher risk for heart disease among larger-bodied people such as football players, Perryman explained. —Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026

Congenital heart disease happens when there is one or more problems with the heart structure that are present at birth, according to Mayo Clinic. —Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 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)