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.

Origin of atherosclerosis

1905–10; <German Atherosklerose;see athero-, sclerosis

OTHER WORDS FROM atherosclerosis

ath·er·o·scle·rot·ic

[ath-uh-roh-skluh-rot-ik, ath-], /ˌæθ ə roʊ skləˈrɒt ɪk, ˌæð-/, adjectiveath·er·o·scle·rot·i·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby atherosclerosis

atheroembolism, atherogenesis, atherogenic, atheroma, atheromatous degeneration, atherosclerosis, Atherton, athetosis, A thing of beauty is a joy forever, athirst, athleisure

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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.
The Fight Over Jackson's Health|Diane Dimond|October 12, 2011|DAILY BEAST

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 arteriosclerosisSee atheroma

Derived forms of atherosclerosis

atherosclerotic (ˌæθərəʊsklɪəˈrɒtɪk), adjective

Word Origin for atherosclerosis

C20: from New Latin, from Greek athēra gruel (see atheroma) + sclerosis

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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.)

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.

单词	atherosclerosis
释义	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. Origin of atherosclerosis 1905–10; <German Atherosklerose;see athero-, sclerosis OTHER WORDS FROM atherosclerosis ath·er·o·scle·rot·ic [ath-uh-roh-skluh-rot-ik, ath-], /ˌæθ ə roʊ skləˈrɒt ɪk, ˌæð-/, adjectiveath·er·o·scle·rot·i·cal·ly, adverb Words nearby atherosclerosis atheroembolism, atherogenesis, atherogenic, atheroma, atheromatous degeneration, atherosclerosis, Atherton, athetosis, A thing of beauty is a joy forever, athirst, athleisure Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 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. The Fight Over Jackson's Health\|Diane Dimond\|October 12, 2011\|DAILY BEAST 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 arteriosclerosisSee atheroma Derived forms of atherosclerosis atherosclerotic (ˌæθərəʊsklɪəˈrɒtɪk), adjective Word Origin for atherosclerosis C20: from New Latin, from Greek athēra gruel (see atheroma) + sclerosis Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 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.) The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. 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. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. 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. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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