atherosclerosis
[ ath-uh-roh-skluh-roh-sis, ath- ]
/ ˌæθ ə roʊ skləˈroʊ sɪs, ˌæð- /
noun Pathology.
a common form of arteriosclerosis in which fatty substances form a deposit of plaque on the inner lining of arterial walls.
OTHER WORDS FROM atherosclerosis
ath·er·o·scle·rot·ic [ath-uh-roh-skluh-rot-ik, ath-] /ˌæθ ə roʊ skləˈrɒt ɪk, ˌæð-/, adjective ath·er·o·scle·rot·i·cal·ly, adverbWords nearby atherosclerosis
atheroembolism,
atherogenesis,
atherogenic,
atheroma,
atheromatous degeneration,
atherosclerosis,
atherton,
athetosis,
athirst,
athleisure,
athlete
Example sentences from the Web for atherosclerosis
The drug halts the development of atherosclerosis, a word referring to the hardening of the arteries.
Scientists at Johns Hopkins Come Closer to Eliminating Heart Disease |Dale Eisinger |April 25, 2014 |DAILY BEAST“At the age of 50 almost everybody has atherosclerosis,” Rogers said.
British Dictionary definitions for atherosclerosis
atherosclerosis
/ (ˌæθərəʊsklɪəˈrəʊsɪs) /
noun plural -ses (-siːz)
a degenerative disease of the arteries characterized by patchy thickening of the inner lining of the arterial walls, caused by deposits of fatty material; a form of arteriosclerosis
See atheroma
Derived forms of atherosclerosis
atherosclerotic (ˌæθərəʊsklɪəˈrɒtɪk), adjectiveWord Origin for atherosclerosis
C20: from New Latin, from Greek
athēra gruel (see
atheroma) +
sclerosis
Medical definitions for atherosclerosis
atherosclerosis
[ ăth′ə-rō-sklə-rō′sĭs ]
n.
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.
Other words from atherosclerosis
ath′er•o•scle•rot′ic (-rŏt′ĭk) adj.Scientific definitions for atherosclerosis
atherosclerosis
[ ăth′ə-rō-sklə-rō′sĭs ]
A form of arteriosclerosis characterized by the deposition of plaques containing cholesterol and lipids on the innermost layer of the walls of large- and medium-sized arteries. Individuals with atherosclerosis have a higher risk of coronary artery disease and stroke. Smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, and elevated levels of fat in the blood contribute to the development of atherosclerosis.
Cultural definitions for atherosclerosis
atherosclerosis
[ (ath-uh-roh-skluh-roh-sis) ]
A form of arteriosclerosis in which the arteries become clogged by the buildup of fatty substances, which eventually reduces the flow of blood to the tissues. These fatty substances, called plaque, are made up largely of cholesterol. (Compare arteriosclerosis; see circulatory system.)