Definition of ATHEROSCLEROSIS

atherosclerosis

Plural: atheroscleroses

Noun

  • a stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls, thus narrowing the arteries
  • The clogging or hardening of arteries or blood vessels caused by plaques (accumulations of fatty deposits, usually cholesterol).

Origin / Etymology

From athero- + sclerosis.

Synonyms

coronary artery disease

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