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Cardiovascular

Part of Speech

Adjective

Pronunciation

/ˌkɑːr.di.oʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

Definitions

  • Adjective: Relating to the heart and blood vessels, forming the circulatory system.

Usage Examples

  • The cardiovascular system is responsible for the circulation of blood throughout the body.
  • He is studying cardiovascular diseases and their impact on public health.

Etymology

The word "cardiovascular" is derived from "cardio-" meaning "heart" from Greek "kardia," and "vascular," meaning "relating to vessels," from Latin "vasculum," meaning "small vessel."

Synonyms

  • Heart and vascular
  • Circulatory
  • Cardiac

Antonyms

  • Non-cardiovascular

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Cardiovascular /kar.di.oˈβwasku.lar/
French Cardiovasculaire /kar.di.o.vas.ky.lɛʁ/
German Herz-Kreislauf /hɛʁtsˈkʁaɪ̯sˌlauf/
Italian Cardiovascolare /kar.djo.va.skoˈla.re/
Portuguese Cardiovascular /kar.djo.vaˈsku.laɾ/
Russian Кардиоваскулярный /kardʲɪɐˈvaskʊlʲarnɨj/
Chinese (Simplified) 心血管的 /xīn xuèguǎn de/
Japanese 心血管 /shinkekkann/
Korean 심혈관 /simhyeolgwan/
Arabic القلب والأوعية الدموية /alqalb wa alaw'iya aldamawiya/
Hindi हृदय और रक्त वाहिका /hriday aur rakt vahika/
Bengali হৃদযন্ত্র এবং রক্তনালী /hridoy jontro ebong roktanali/
Telugu హృదయ మరియు రక్తనాళాలు /hrudaya mariyu raktanalalu/
Tamil இதய மற்றும் இரத்த நாளங்கள் /ithaya matrum iraththa naalangal/
Marathi हृदय आणि रक्तवाहिन्या /hriday aani raktavahinya/
Gujarati હૃદય અને રક્ત નળી /hruday ane rakt nadi/
Punjabi ਹਿਰਦਾ ਅਤੇ ਰਕਤ ਨਲੀਆਂ /hirdā ate rakat nalīāṁ/
Malayalam ഹൃദയം மற்றும் രക്തക്കടവ് /hrudayam matrum raktakkadav/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /ˌkɑː.dɪ.oʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/
  • American English: /ˌkɑːr.di.oʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/
  • Australian English: /ˌkɑː.dɪ.oʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

Historical Usage

The term "cardiovascular" began to be widely used in the 19th century as the study of heart disease and circulation advanced. It has since become a key term in medical and health discussions related to the heart and blood vessels, particularly in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular diseases such as coronary artery disease, hypertension, and heart failure.

Cultural Nuances

In many cultures, cardiovascular health is emphasized as part of overall well-being. In some societies, heart disease is strongly associated with lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise, influencing both public health policies and personal health practices. In other cultures, the cardiovascular system is seen as more than just a medical concern, being tied to notions of vitality and longevity.

More Information

The cardiovascular system is critical to the overall functioning of the body. It includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood, and is responsible for transporting oxygen, nutrients, and hormones throughout the body while removing waste products. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are among the leading causes of death worldwide, with conditions like coronary artery disease, heart attacks, strokes, and high blood pressure affecting millions of people. Prevention and treatment often include lifestyle modifications, medications, and surgeries, with a growing focus on early detection and management of risk factors such as smoking, obesity, and high cholesterol levels.

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