Cardiovascular

/ˌkɑːr.di.oʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lɚ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to the heart and blood vessels.

Regular exercise has significant benefits for cardiovascular health.

Pertaining to the circulatory system which includes the heart and blood vessels.

A diet rich in fruits and vegetables can improve cardiovascular function.

Describing diseases or conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels.

The study focused on the impact of obesity on cardiovascular diseases.

Indicating measurements or assessments related to heart and vascular health.

The doctor ordered several cardiovascular tests to evaluate the patient's condition.

Derived from 'cardio-' meaning 'heart' and 'vascular' meaning 'pertaining to vessels'.

cardiovascular health

The state of the heart and blood vessels and their function.

cardiovascular disease

A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels.

cardiovascular system

The system that circulates blood through the body.

heart

The organ that pumps blood through the circulatory system.

artery

A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.

vein

A blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart.

Cardio

I need to get more cardio in my workouts.

Heart health

Eating healthy is important for your heart health.