C1adjectiveformalhealthscience
US/ˌkɑːr.di.oʊˈvæs.kjə.lər/
UK/ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lə/
relating to the heart and the blood vessels
In context
Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health at any age.
Smoking greatly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.
The report found that a Mediterranean diet reduces cardiovascular problems.
Words that go with cardiovascular
adjective + noun
- cardiovascular diseaseCardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death worldwide.
- cardiovascular healthWalking daily is good for your cardiovascular health.
- cardiovascular systemExercise strengthens the cardiovascular system.
- cardiovascular riskHigh blood pressure raises your cardiovascular risk.
- cardiovascular exerciseSwimming is excellent cardiovascular exercise.
- cardiovascular fitnessRunning builds cardiovascular fitness quickly.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a cardiovascularCorrect: cardiovascular disease