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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The flavonoids in dark chocolate may reduce the risk of heart disease by protecting against atherosclerosis and reducing high blood pressure and blood lipid levels.
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The office lists his causes of death as acute myocardial infarction, effects of smoke inhalation, thermal injuries, and coronary artery atherosclerosis.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
Eating garlic may help reduce heart disease risk by decreasing atherosclerosis.
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In heart disease, arteries that feed the heart muscle progressively clog up (atherosclerosis).
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Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 27 Jan. 2025
The office lists his causes of death as acute myocardial infarction, effects of smoke inhalation, thermal injuries, and coronary artery atherosclerosis.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
Eating garlic may help reduce heart disease risk by decreasing atherosclerosis.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
In heart disease, arteries that feed the heart muscle progressively clog up (atherosclerosis).
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Atherosclerosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atherosclerosis. Accessed 3 Feb. 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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