Definition of Atherosclerosis

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

Exact synonyms: Coronary Artery Disease
Generic synonyms: Arterial Sclerosis, Arteriosclerosis, Coronary-artery Disease, Hardening Of The Arteries, Induration Of The Arteries
Derivative terms: Atherosclerotic

Definition of Atherosclerosis

1. Noun. (pathology) The clogging or hardening of arteries or blood vessels caused by plaques (accumulations of fatty deposits, usually cholesterol). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Atherosclerosis

1. [n -ROSES]

Medical Definition of Atherosclerosis

1. The progressive narrowing and hardening of the arteries over time. This is known to occur to some degree with aging, but other risk factors that accelerate this process have been identified. These factors include: high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes and family history for atherosclerotic disease. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Atherosclerosis

atherogenicity
atheroid
atheroma
atheroma embolism
atheromas
atheromata
atheromatic
atheromatosis
atheromatous
atheromatous degeneration
atheromatous plaque
atheroprotective
atherosclerogenesis
atherosclerogenic
atheroscleroses
atheroses
atherosis
atherothromboses
athetise
athetised
athetises
athetize
athetized

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