Heart Disease

Pronunciation: /hɑrt dɪˈziz/

Definitions of heart disease

noun a medical condition affecting the heart

Example Sentences

A1 Heart disease is a serious health condition.

A2 My grandfather had heart disease and had to undergo surgery.

B1 Regular exercise and a healthy diet can help prevent heart disease.

B2 High cholesterol levels can increase the risk of heart disease.

C1 There are various treatment options available for managing heart disease.

C2 Research has shown a strong link between smoking and heart disease.

Examples of heart disease in a Sentence

formal Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide.

informal My doctor warned me about the risks of heart disease.

slang Eating too much junk food can really mess up your heart.

figurative Neglecting self-care is like inviting heart disease to knock on your door.

Grammatical Forms of heart disease

• plural: heart diseases
• comparative: more heart disease
• superlative: most heart disease
• present tense: have heart disease
• future tense: will have heart disease
• perfect tense: have had heart disease
• continuous tense: are having heart disease
• singular: heart disease
• positive degree: heart disease
• infinitive: to have heart disease
• gerund: having heart disease
• participle: experiencing heart disease

Origin and Evolution of heart disease

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English and Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'heart disease' originated from the combination of the Old English word 'heorte' meaning heart and the Latin word 'disease' meaning lack of ease or discomfort.

Evolution of the word: The term 'heart disease' has evolved to encompass a wide range of conditions affecting the heart, from structural problems to blood vessel diseases, reflecting advancements in medical understanding and diagnosis.