cardiovascular
/ˌkɑːdi.əʊˈvæskjʊlə(ɹ)/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Relating to the circulatory system, that is the heart and blood vessels.
Adjective
Examples
As another interleukin 12/23 antagonist, briakinumab, was withdrawn from further development in part due to concerns about cardiovascular safety, discussion has also emerged on cardiovascular safety of ustekinumab.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cardiovascular” mean?
Relating to the circulatory system, that is the heart and blood vessels.
Is “cardiovascular” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.