atherosclerosis

/ˈæθəˈroʊskləˌroʊsəs/
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Definitions of atherosclerosis
  1. noun
    a stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls, thus narrowing the arteries
    synonyms: coronary artery disease
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    type of:
    arterial sclerosis, arteriosclerosis, coronary-artery disease, hardening of the arteries, induration of the arteries
    sclerosis of the arterial walls
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