Definition of ARTERIOSCLEROSIS

arteriosclerosis

Plural: arterioscleroses

Noun

  • sclerosis of the arterial walls
  • Hardening, narrowing or loss of elasticity in arteries or blood vessels.

Origin / Etymology

From arterio- + sclerosis.

Synonyms

arterial sclerosis, coronary-artery disease, hardening of the arteries, induration of the arteries

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