heart disease

noun

: an abnormal condition of the heart or of the heart and circulation (such as coronary heart disease, arrhythmia, or heart-valve defect)

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Proceeds from the raffle will go to Heart Heroes, a nonprofit that supports children and families affected by congenital heart disease, and the Florida chapter of the Human Trafficking Foundation. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 Some studies have specifically found that drinking 3 to 5 cups of green tea daily lowered the risk of dying from heart disease. — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2026 But flu is particularly dangerous for people 65 and older, pregnant women, young children and people of any age who have chronic health problems, including asthma, diabetes, heart disease and weak immune systems. — Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Two GLP-1s are approved to reduce heart disease risk for some patients. — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heart disease

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of heart disease was in 1830

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“Heart disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart%20disease. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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heart disease

noun
: an abnormal condition of the heart or of the heart and blood circulation

Medical Definition

heart disease

noun
: an abnormal condition of the heart or of the heart and circulation (as coronary heart disease, arrhythmia, or heart-valve defect)

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