Advertisement

Advertisement

cardiovascular

[ kahr-dee-oh-vas-kyuh-ler ]

adjective

Anatomy.
  1. of, relating to, or affecting the heart and blood vessels.


cardiovascular

/ ˌɑːɪəʊˈæʊə /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the heart and the blood vessels
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

cardiovascular

  1. Relating to or involving the heart and blood vessels.

cardiovascular

  1. A descriptive term for the heart and the blood vessels .
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of cardiovascular1

First recorded in 1875–80; cardio- + vascular
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

High-ventilation breathing is not recommended for people with epilepsy, lung diseases or asthma that limit breathing, high blood pressure or cardiovascular problems, and schizophrenia or a history of psychosis.

From

That difference at the cellular level is important, because women tend to have more salt-sensitive hypertension, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, than men, especially in the menopausal phase.

From

Exercise in general has been shown to improve depression and reduce the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.

From

It combines strength training, cardiovascular exercise and muscular endurance, with exercises performed at a very slow tempo, so muscles experience more time under tension.

From

Lead is a heavy metal linked to serious health problems including damage to the brain and nervous system, as well as digestive, reproductive and cardiovascular issues, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

From

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


cardiotoniccardiovascular conditioning