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atherosclerosis

[ ath-uh-roh-skluh-roh-sis, ath- ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. 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

  1. 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
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atherosclerosis

/ ăth′ə-rō-sklə-rōsĭs /

  1. 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

  1. 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 .)


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Derived Forms

  • atherosclerotic, adjective
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Other Words From

  • ath·er·o·scle·rot·ic [ath-, uh, -roh-skl, uh, -, rot, -ik, a, th, -], adjective
  • ather·o·scle·roti·cal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of atherosclerosis1

1905–10; < German Atherosklerose; athero-, sclerosis
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Word History and Origins

Origin of atherosclerosis1

C20: from New Latin, from Greek athēra gruel (see atheroma ) + sclerosis
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Example Sentences

Strong inflammatory responses, while efficient at fighting off bacterial invaders, can also trigger atherosclerosis, heart and blood vessel diseases, and even accelerated aging.

Lucas later tested their theory in her lab, discovering that a purified version of the protein the virus creates can be a therapeutic treatment for atherosclerosis — a condition where plaque builds up in arteries, blocking them.

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One way of halting this economic equivalent of atherosclerosis is to encourage more free trade and global competition.

The drug halts the development of atherosclerosis, a word referring to the hardening of the arteries.

“At the age of 50 almost everybody has atherosclerosis,” Rogers said.

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