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Definition of Coronary artery disease
1. Noun. A stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls, thus narrowing the arteries.
Exact synonyms: Atherosclerosis
Generic synonyms: Arterial Sclerosis, Arteriosclerosis, Coronary-artery Disease, Hardening Of The Arteries, Induration Of The Arteries
Derivative terms: Atherosclerotic
Generic synonyms: Arterial Sclerosis, Arteriosclerosis, Coronary-artery Disease, Hardening Of The Arteries, Induration Of The Arteries
Derivative terms: Atherosclerotic
Medical Definition of Coronary artery disease
1. The process by which the coronary arteries become narrowed or completely occluded, is known as atherosclerosis. Ultimately, this is the underlying cause of a heart attack. (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Coronary Artery Disease
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