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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Nicole Williams,
AJC.com,
6 July 2026
Pyrotechnics set off at home are even more likely to trigger cardiovascular problems, the American Lung Assn.
—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
Researchers have also studied pomegranates for potential cardiovascular benefits.
—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The imbalance driving them is the same mechanism researchers now tie to cardiovascular problems, dementia risk and higher mortality, so early symptoms are worth treating as a signal rather than a nuisance.
—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for cardiovascular
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“Cardiovascular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardiovascular. Accessed 6 Jul. 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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