heart disease
Definition
Noun: A pathological condition affecting the heart or its blood vessels, impairing its function.
Usage
This term is a medical noun used to describe any disorder that affects the heart's structure or function. It is a broad category encompassing various specific conditions.
Examples
- Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease.
- Early detection and lifestyle changes can help prevent heart disease.
- The research focuses on genetic factors contributing to heart disease.
Advanced Usage
- "at the heart of the disease": Used metaphorically in medical literature to discuss the central mechanism or cause of a pathological condition.
- Inflammation is at the heart of the disease process in many disorders.
Variants and Related Words
- Cardiovascular disease (CVD): A closely related, often broader term that includes diseases of both the heart and the blood vessels (e.g., stroke).
- Cardiopathy: A less common synonym for heart disease.
- Heart condition: A more general, sometimes less clinical term for a heart ailment.
Synonyms
- Cardiac disorder
- Heart ailment
- Heart condition
Antonyms
- Cardiac health
- Cardiovascular fitness
Related Phrases
- Heart disease risk factor: A characteristic or behavior that increases the likelihood of developing heart disease (e.g., smoking, high blood pressure).
- Congenital heart disease: Heart disease present from birth.
- Valvular heart disease: Disease affecting one or more of the heart's valves.
Noun
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a disease of the heart
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