cardiovascular
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for cardiovascular, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Relating to the heart and blood vessels together.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use cardiovascular
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From cardio- ("heart") plus vascular ("relating to blood vessels").
Full origin of cardiovascular →Frequently asked questions
What does “cardiovascular” mean?
The word “cardiovascular” means relating to the heart and blood vessels together. In plain terms, describing anything to do with the heart and the network of blood vessels it pumps through.
How do you pronounce “cardiovascular”?
“Cardiovascular” is pronounced kah-dee-oh-VASK-yuu-luh (/ˌkɑɹdi.oʊˈvæskjəlɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “cardiovascular” in a sentence?
Here is “cardiovascular” used in a sentence: “Regular running improves cardiovascular fitness.”
What part of speech is “cardiovascular”?
“Cardiovascular” is an adjective.
Where does the word “cardiovascular” come from?
The word “cardiovascular” comes from Latin. From cardio- ("heart") plus vascular ("relating to blood vessels").
Is “cardiovascular” a common word?
“Cardiovascular” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between "cardiovascular" and "cardiac"?
"Cardiac" relates specifically to the heart alone, while "cardiovascular" relates to the heart and blood vessels together as a combined system. A cardiac condition affects only the heart, whereas a cardiovascular condition can involve arteries and veins too.
Is "cardiovascular" only used in medical contexts?
No. While "cardiovascular" is common in medicine to describe the heart-and-blood-vessel system, it is also widely used in fitness and health contexts, such as "cardiovascular fitness" or "cardiovascular training."