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cardiovascular

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌkɑɹdioʊˈvæskjəɫɝ// UK //kˌɑːdɪəʊvˈæskjʊlɐ// car·dio·vas·cu·lar

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.


SIMPLE

Regular exercise improves your cardiovascular health.

CONTEXTUAL

Doctors recommend at least thirty minutes of cardiovascular activity daily to reduce the risk of heart disease.

COMPLEX

The patient's cardiovascular system showed significant improvement after six months of a supervised diet and a consistent aerobic training regimen.

Origin

From cardio- + vascular.

Usage

Typically used in medical or fitness contexts to modify nouns like 'health', 'system', or 'exercise'.

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