Definition

The term cardiovascular refers to the heart (cardio) and the blood vessels (vascular). The cardiovascular system includes:

• Arteries
• Arterioles
• Capillaries
• Heart
• Venules

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References

Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company; 2021. www.tabers.com/tabersonline/view/Tabers-Dictionary/742914/all/cardiovascular. Accessed December 17, 2024.