adjective

cardiovascular

/ˌkɑːr.di.oʊˈvæs.kjə.lər/ · say it: KAR·dee·oh·VAS·kyuh·lur

relating to the heart and blood vessels

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relating to the heart and blood vessels, or to the system that pumps blood around the body

Examples

Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.
Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide.

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cardiovascular

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