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atherosclerosis
[ ath-uh-roh-skluh-roh-sis, ath- ]
noun
- a common form of arteriosclerosis in which fatty substances form a deposit of plaque on the inner lining of arterial walls.
atherosclerosis
/ ˌæθərəʊsklɪəˈrəʊsɪs; ˌæθərəʊsklɪəˈrɒtɪk /
noun
- a degenerative disease of the arteries characterized by patchy thickening of the inner lining of the arterial walls, caused by deposits of fatty material; a form of arteriosclerosis See atheroma
atherosclerosis
/ ăٳ′ə-ō-ə-ō′ĭ /
- A form of arteriosclerosis characterized by the deposition of plaques containing cholesterol and lipids on the innermost layer of the walls of large- and medium-sized arteries. Individuals with atherosclerosis have a higher risk of coronary artery disease and stroke. Smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, and elevated levels of fat in the blood contribute to the development of atherosclerosis.
atherosclerosis
- A form of arteriosclerosis in which the arteries become clogged by the buildup of fatty substances, which eventually reduces the flow of blood to the tissues. These fatty substances, called plaque , are made up largely of cholesterol . ( Compare arteriosclerosis ; see circulatory system .)
Derived Forms
- atherosclerotic, adjective
Other yvlog Forms
- ٳ····dz· [ath-, uh, -roh-skl, uh, -, rot, -ik, a, th, -], adjective
- ٳe···dzi·· adverb
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of atherosclerosis1
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of atherosclerosis1
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Example Sentences
Other experiments further revealed that taking immune checkpoint inhibitors might make it harder to combat atherosclerosis.
Heart conditions like atherosclerosis, heart attacks and heart failure are the leading killers of people with diabetes, driving a growing global health crisis.
The new knowledge can be used to improve the risk assessment and treatment of patients with atherosclerosis in the future.
As humans age, a build-up of fats, cholesterol and other substances can make arteries thicken or harden, causing atherosclerosis.
It is also used in medical care to track heart conditions like myocardial infarctions, atrial fibrillation, and atherosclerosis.
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