cardiovascular
adj.adj. relating to the heart and the blood vessels that carry blood through your body.
adj. relating to the heart and the circulatory system of blood vessels.
Regular exercise improves your cardiovascular health.
Doctors recommend at least thirty minutes of cardiovascular activity daily to reduce the risk of heart disease.
The patient's cardiovascular system showed significant improvement after six months of a supervised diet and a consistent aerobic training regimen.
From cardio- + vascular.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Usage
Typically used in medical or fitness contexts to modify nouns like 'health', 'system', or 'exercise'.
Last updated May 3, 2026