atherosclerosis

atherosclerosis definition - medical

ath·er·o·scle·ro·sis (ăthˌə-rō-sklə-rōˈsĭs)

noun
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.

Related Forms:

  • athˌer·o·scle·rotˈic (-rŏtˈĭk) adjective

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atherosclerosis

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