atherosclerosis
noun
ath·ero·scle·ro·sis
ˌa-thə-ˌrō-sklə-ˈrō-səs 
: an arteriosclerosis characterized by atheromatous deposits in and fibrosis of the inner layer of the arteries
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Other studies have linked seed oil consumption with atherosclerosis or biomarkers of fat buildup in arteries.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
Future studies will further refine this technology, potentially expanding its applications beyond neurodegenerative diseases to include conditions such as heart attacks and atherosclerosis.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 26 Feb. 2025
Having renal artery stenosis increases the risk of complications from atherosclerosis, like heart attack or stroke.
—Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2025
New Mexico officials confirmed Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy's cause of deaths
Officials confirmed Betsy Hackman died due to Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome and Gene Hackman died due to hypertensive atherosclerosis cardiovascular disease, with Alzheimer's as a significant factor.
—Tracy Wright, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
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Kristen Rogers, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
Future studies will further refine this technology, potentially expanding its applications beyond neurodegenerative diseases to include conditions such as heart attacks and atherosclerosis.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 26 Feb. 2025
Having renal artery stenosis increases the risk of complications from atherosclerosis, like heart attack or stroke.
—Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2025
New Mexico officials confirmed Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy's cause of deaths
Officials confirmed Betsy Hackman died due to Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome and Gene Hackman died due to hypertensive atherosclerosis cardiovascular disease, with Alzheimer's as a significant factor.
—Tracy Wright, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Atherosclerosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atherosclerosis. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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atherosclerosis
noun
ath·ero·scle·ro·sis
ˌath-ə-rō-sklə-ˈrō-səs
: hardening and thickening of the walls of arteries due to deposit of fatty substances in the inner layer
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atherosclerosis
noun
ath·ero·scle·ro·sis
ˌath-ə-rō-sklə-ˈrō-səs
plural atheroscleroses
-ˌsēz
: an arteriosclerosis characterized by atheromatous deposits in and fibrosis of the inner layer of the arteries
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