1. Sclerosis of the arterial walls
   - arteriosclerosis, arterial sclerosis, hardening of the arteries, induration of the arteries

1. A stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls, thus narrowing the arteries
   - atherosclerosis

Derived forms: coronary-artery diseases, coronary artery diseases

Type of: induration, sclerosis

Encyclopedia: Coronary artery disease

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