Cardiovascular (adjective)

Relating to the heart and blood vessels, especially in terms of their function in the circulatory system.

Origin:

The word cardiovascular comes from the latin word cardio, which means "heart" and the latin word vasculum, which means "vessel".

Examples:

1. He had a cardiovascular disease.
2. The patient was experiencing cardiovascular problems.
3. The cardiovascular system pumps blood throughout the body.
4. The cardiovascular surgeon performed the operation.
5. She had a cardiovascular workout at the gym.