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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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025
Risks and limitations At high doses, the drug can cause adverse health issues that affect cardiovascular, respiratory and neurologic function, which can be fatal, said the American Addiction Centers website.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
The cause was arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025
Specifically, visitors can learn the likelihood of a cardiovascular event, discover their inflammation markers and more.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
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“Cardiovascular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardiovascular. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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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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