Question 1 · Quick check
cardiovascular
/ˌkɑːdi.əʊˈvæskjʊlə(ɹ)/
adjective
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
Relating to the heart and blood vessels.
- 02
adjective
Extra detailRelating to the circulatory system, that is the heart and blood vessels.
Examples
Lungs, heart, veins, arteries and capillaries form the cardiovascular system.
Sometimes the first symptom of cardiovascular disease is death.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 2
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 2
Also pronounced
- /ˌkaːdi.əʉˈvæskjələ(ɹ)/
- /ˌkɑɹdi.oʊˈvæskjəlɚ/
Deep Dive
More examples
In contextAs another interleukin 12/23 antagonist, briakinumab, was withdrawn from further development in part due to concerns about cardiovascular safety, discussion has also emerged on cardiovascular safety of ustekinumab.
Taking a daily multivitamin might be associated with improved brain function in older adults, a new study says, and the benefit appears to be greater for those with a history of cardiovascular disease.
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Origin
adjective
From cardio- + vascular.