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atherosclerosis Definition


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atherosclerosis
noun
    atheroscleroses
    1. pathol.
      A form of arteriosclerosis in which cholesterol and other fatty substances are deposited on the inner walls of arteries, making them narrow and eventually obstructing the flow of blood.
Derivative: atherosclerotic
adj
    Etymology: Early 20c: from Greek athere gruel + sclerosis.



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