cardiovascular
adjective
car·dio·vas·cu·lar
ˌkär-dē-ō-ˈva-skyə-lər 
1
: of, relating to, or involving the heart and blood vessels
2
: used, designed, or performed to cause a temporary increase in heart rate
a cardiovascular workout
cardiovascularly
adverb
cardiovascularly fit
Examples of cardiovascular in a Sentence
running, swimming, and other cardiovascular exercises
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High doses can cause convulsions, cardiovascular collapse, stroke or death.
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Joaquin Duato, Fortune, 9 May 2026
High doses can cause convulsions, cardiovascular collapse, stroke or death.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Rao warned that cold plunging is not advisable for people with cardiovascular disease — especially those with heart rhythm abnormalities — because sudden cold exposure can place serious stress on the body.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
About 40% develop a mild form of the infection, and 60% develop the severe form known as cardiopulmonary syndrome, which can lead to respiratory failure and cardiovascular shock.
—Lauren Dunn, NBC news, 7 May 2026
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“Cardiovascular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardiovascular. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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cardiovascular
adjective
car·dio·vas·cu·lar
ˌkärd-ē-ō-ˈvas-kyə-lər
: of, relating to, or involving the heart and blood vessels
cardiovascular disease
Medical Definition
cardiovascular
1 of 2 adjective
car·dio·vas·cu·lar
-ˈvas-kyə-lər
1
: of, relating to, or involving the heart and blood vessels
cardiovascular disease
the cardiovascular system
2
: used, designed, or performed to cause a temporary increase in heart rate (as to improve heart function and reduce the risk of heart disease)
a cardiovascular workout
treadmills, stationary bicycles, and other cardiovascular equipment
cardiovascularly
adverb
cardiovascularly fit
cardiovascular
2 of 2 noun
: a substance (as a drug) that affects the heart or blood vessels
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