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French word
cardio-vasculaire
Pronunciation
IPA/kaʁdjovaskylɛʁ/
Meaning
- adjectivecardiovascular
Example
Elle suit un traitement pour une maladie cardio-vasculaire.
She is receiving treatment for a cardiovascular disease.
More examples
Il fait de l'exercice régulier pour préserver sa santé cardio-vasculaire.
He exercises regularly to protect his cardiovascular health.
Core concept
The linked heart-and-blood-vessel system considered as one working network.
Common phrases
santé cardio-vasculaire
cardiovascular health
risque cardio-vasculaire
cardiovascular risk
exercice cardio-vasculaire
cardiovascular exercise
Similar words
cardiaque: Relating to heart function or heart disorders.
vasculaire: Relating to blood vessels, their condition, or blood-flow problems.
Definition in French
Qui concerne le cœur et le réseau des vaisseaux sanguins.
Word origin
The compound joins Greek-derived cardio-, referring to the heart, with vasculaire, a French derivative of Latin vasculum, referring to a vessel.
Usage tips
- The adjective has the same singular form for masculine and feminine nouns, as in un problème cardio-vasculaire and une maladie cardio-vasculaire.
Related words
- cardiaquecardiacadjective
- cardiologuecardiologistnoun
- cardiocardionoun