Associations to the word «Atherosclerosis»

Wiktionary

ATHEROSCLEROSIS, noun. (pathology) The clogging or hardening of arteries or blood vessels caused by plaques (accumulations of fatty deposits, usually cholesterol).

Dictionary definition

ATHEROSCLEROSIS, noun. A stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls, thus narrowing the arteries.

Wise words

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