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cardiovascular

adjectivetécnico/kɐɾðjuvɐʃkuˈlaɾ/medium

car·di·o·vas·cu·lar

Definition

Relating to the heart and blood vessels.
Regular exercise improves cardiovascular fitness.
Cardiovascular disease is a major health concern.
Common collocations
cardiovascular systemcardiovascular diseasecardiovascular healthcardiovascular risk

Etymology

Do grego 'kardia' (coração) e do latim 'vasculum' (vaso pequeno).

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