cardiovascular

American

[kahr-dee-oh-vas-kyuh-ler] / ˌkɑr di oʊˈvæs kyə lər /

adjective

Anatomy.

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

cardiovascular British

/ ˌkɑːdɪəʊˈvæskjʊlə /

adjective

of or relating to the heart and the blood vessels

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cardiovascular Scientific

/ kär′dē-ō-văs′kyə-lər /

Relating to or involving the heart and blood vessels.

cardiovascular Cultural

A descriptive term for the heart and the blood vessels.

Etymology

Origin of cardiovascular

First recorded in 1875–80; cardio- + vascular

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The connection is important because sleep is essential for regulating the cardiovascular system.

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The pollutant, which has been linked to respiratory and cardiovascular conditions, is more typically associated with coal burning.

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The study found that longer exposure to sugar rationing corresponded with steadily lower risks of cardiovascular disease in adulthood.

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