atherosclerosis
noun
- form of arteriosclerosis
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˌæθɚoʊskləˈɹoʊsəs/
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree English athero- English sclerosis English atherosclerosis From athero- + sclerosis.
- The clogging or hardening of arteries or blood vessels caused by plaques (accumulations of fatty deposits, usually cholesterol).
“Near-synonym: ASCVD”
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