atherosclerosis

What is another word for atherosclerosis? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.

Noun — Atherosclerosis is the hardening or narrowing of arteries and blood vessels caused by a build-up of fatty deposits, usually cholesterol.

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Atherosclerosis is a medical term used mainly by doctors and in health writing.

Atherosclerosis is formed from athero-, pointing to the fatty plaque involved, joined to sclerosis, the medical word for hardening.

What is atherosclerosis?

Atherosclerosis is the hardening and narrowing of arteries and blood vessels caused by a build-up of fatty deposits, usually cholesterol.

What's the difference between atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis?

Arteriosclerosis is the broader term for hardened arteries, and most cases of arteriosclerosis turn out to be atherosclerosis specifically.

Is atherosclerosis linked to heart disease?

Yes, atherosclerosis is a cardiovascular disease and is closely associated with problems affecting the heart and blood vessels.