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)

Examples of heart disease in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

High blood pressure, defined as 130/80 mmHg or above by the American College of Cardiology and other major heart health authorities, remains the leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026

This includes finding cures for cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026

When a man has both prostate cancer and heart disease, how much does each condition influence the decision? — Howard Wolinsky, STAT, 7 Oct. 2026

As a result, excess waste and fluids remain and can lead to other health issues, such as heart disease. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for heart disease

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Kids Definition

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)