# cardiovascular

/ˌkɑɹdioʊˈvæskjəɫɝ/ (US) · /kˌɑːdɪəʊvˈæskjʊlɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/cardiovascular
Updated: 2026-05-03

## Definition

relating to the heart and the blood vessels that carry blood through your body.

For teachers: relating to the heart and the circulatory system of blood vessels.

## Examples

- 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.

## Usage notes

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

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