cardiovascular (adj.)

also cardio-vascular, "pertaining to both the heart and the blood vessels," 1870, from cardio- + vascular. Cardiovascular system is recorded by 1918.

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cardio-

before vowels cardi-, word-forming element meaning "pertaining to the heart," from Latinized form of Greek kardia "heart," from PIE root *kerd- "heart."

vascular (adj.)

1670s, in anatomy, "pertaining to conveyance or circulation of fluids," from Modern Latin vascularis "of or pertaining to vessels or tubes," from Latin vasculum "a small vessel," diminutive of vas "vessel."

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Definitions of cardiovascular

cardiovascular (adj.)

of or pertaining to or involving the heart and blood vessels;

cardiovascular conditioning

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