Atherosclerosis
Word | ATHEROSCLEROSIS |
Character | 15 |
Hyphenation | ath er o scle ro sis |
Pronunciations | /ˌæθɚoʊskləˈɹoʊsəs/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Atherosclerosis"
What do we mean by atherosclerosis?
A form of arteriosclerosis characterized by the deposition of atheromatous plaques containing cholesterol and lipids on the innermost layer of the walls of large and medium-sized arteries. noun
A form of arteriosclerosis characterized by irregular fatty deposits on the inner surface of large and medium-sized arteries; the deposits are associated with fibrosis and calcification of the inner layer of the arteries. Similar conditions may be found in swine and fowl. The deposits may become large enough to impede the blood circulation and in some cases may restrict the blood supply to the heart. noun
The clogging or hardening of arteries or blood vessels caused by plaques (accumulations of fatty deposits, usually cholesterol). noun
A stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls, thus narrowing the arteries noun
The clogging or hardening of arteries or blood vessels caused by plaques (accumulations of fatty deposits, usually cholesterol).
Synonyms and Antonyms for Atherosclerosis
- Synonyms for atherosclerosis
- Auricular Fibrillation Synonyms
- Angina Synonyms
- Arteriosclerosis Synonyms
- Arrhythmia Synonyms
- Apoplexy Synonyms
- Antonyms for atherosclerosis
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Cross Reference for Atherosclerosis
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What does atherosclerosis mean?
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