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
Example Sentences
running, swimming, and other cardiovascular exercises
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Gabi De La Rosa, Chron, 31 Aug. 2022 Fiber is a key nutrient for digestive health, and, like omega-3s, are linked to supporting cardiovascular health and reducing inflammation. Good Housekeeping, 24 Aug. 2022 This pollution is linked to cardiovascular problems, asthma, and premature death. Catherine Garcia, The Week, 3 Aug. 2022 Some studies reported gastrointestinal inflammation and infections, cardiovascular problems, blurred vision and dizziness, among other issues, in patients receiving hyaluronic acid, though the authors dismissed those as unrelated to the injections. Isabella Cueto, STAT, 8 July 2022 Both Kruz and Paizlee continue to have complications, including debilitating migraines and risks for stroke and other cardiovascular problems. Erika Edwards, NBC News, 15 June 2022 Johnson said the substances can cause cardiovascular problems on rare occasions, including heart attacks. John Keilman, chicagotribune.com, 28 Mar. 2022 The study found the incidence of serious cardiovascular problems was 4.5% higher in the 12 months after people were diagnosed with Covid-19 compared to those who were not infected. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2022 In a Twitter thread, Al-Aly said that their research is a warning that countries will start to see a rise in cardiovascular problems in their populations. Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE.com, 15 Feb. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use
1854, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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
cardiovascular
2 of 2noun
: a substance (as a drug) that affects the heart or blood vessels