cardiovascular
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Regular cardiovascular exercise strengthens the heart and improves circulation.
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to the heart and blood vessels: "Cardiovascular" describes anything pertaining to or involving the circulatory system, which includes the heart and the network of blood vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries).
Usage
- The term "cardiovascular" is primarily used in medical, biological, and health contexts to describe systems, conditions, diseases, or activities related to the heart and blood vessels.
- It is a formal, scientific adjective.
Examples
- Adjective:
- Regular exercise improves your cardiovascular health.
- Atherosclerosis is a common cardiovascular disease.
- The doctor specializes in cardiovascular surgery.
Advanced Usage
- "Cardiovascular system": the organ system that circulates blood throughout the body, consisting of the heart and blood vessels.
- The cardiovascular system delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues.
- "Cardiovascular endurance" or "cardiovascular fitness": the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the body during sustained physical activity.
- Running and swimming are excellent for building cardiovascular endurance.
Variants and Related Words
- Cardiology (n): the branch of medicine that deals with diseases and abnormalities of the heart.
- He is a doctor who practices cardiology.
- Cardiologist (n): a doctor who specializes in cardiology.
- You should see a cardiologist for that heart condition.
Synonyms
- Circulatory: relating to the circulation of blood.
- The circulatory system is another term for the cardiovascular system.
Antonyms
- There is no direct antonym for "cardiovascular," as it is a specific anatomical/physiological term. One might refer to other bodily systems (e.g., , ) as distinct from the cardiovascular system.
Regular cardiovascular exercise strengthens the heart and improves circulation.
Adjective
- of or pertaining to or involving the heart and blood vessels
- cardiovascular conditioning