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View synonyms for heart disease

heart disease

noun

  1. any condition of the heart that impairs its functioning.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of heart disease1

First recorded in 1860–65
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Example Sentences

"We found that LXA4 could halve inflammation and scar formation, specifically in cases of heart disease induced by diabetes, as seen in the preclinical animal models," Dr Qin said.

A patient with heart disease can improve their prognosis by taking medicine, changing their diet, getting more exercise or quitting smoking.

A subsequent post-mortem examination on Mr Rollinson revealed he had significant heart disease and would have most likely been "at risk of a sudden cardiac arrest at any time".

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A hysterectomy would leave Emily infertile and prompt the menopause, which in turn could increase her risk of osteoporosis, heart disease and dementia.

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Extra points would be added for chronic conditions, such as heart disease or diabetes.

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