Meaning of ATHEROSCLEROSIS

Pronunciation:			`athurowsklu'rowsis
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  a stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls
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	Synonyms:		coronary artery disease
	See Also:		arterial sclerosis, arteriosclerosis, coronary-artery disease, hardening of the arteries, induration of the arteries
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		a type of arteriosclerosis caused by a build-up of plaque in the inner lining of an artery.
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		One of many diseases in which fat builds up in the large- and medium-sized arteries. This buildup of fat may slow down or stop blood flow. This disease can happen to people who have had diabetes for a long time.
Thesaurus Terms
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