atherosclerosis
noun
ath·ero·scle·ro·sis
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Definition of atherosclerosis
: an arteriosclerosis characterized by atheromatous deposits in and fibrosis of the inner layer of the arteries
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Other Words from atherosclerosis
atherosclerotic
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adjective
Examples of atherosclerosis in a Sentence
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Over time, inflammation can cause plaque to collect in blood vessels, a condition known as atherosclerosis that can lead to heart attack or stroke. — Sara Harrison, WIRED, "Vaping May Harm Your Blood Flow—Even Without Nicotine," 20 Aug. 2019 Consuming meat further accelerates atherosclerosis and hastens heart attacks in you, but not in your dog, which has the enzyme to make Neu5Gc. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Heart disease is the price of becoming human, UCSD study finds," 22 July 2019 Humans experience atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Heart disease is the price of becoming human, UCSD study finds," 22 July 2019 Other research has indicated that a dysfunctional white blood cell response drives atherosclerosis in humans. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Heart disease is the price of becoming human, UCSD study finds," 22 July 2019 In addition to a heart attack, a copy of Harrison’s death certificate obtained by The Post also listed pulmonary edema, an accumulation of fluid in the lungs that can cause respiratory failure, and atherosclerosis under causes of death. — The Washington Post, The Mercury News, "Another American tourist died in the Dominican Republic. Officials insist the country is ‘safe.’," 10 June 2019 Here’s what else this veggie can do: Help your heart: The glycolipids in spinach promote the body’s production of nitric oxide (NO), which helps dilate blood vessels and reduce atherosclerosis. — Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, "Spinach Is the Legit Superfood You Need in Your Life," 22 Mar. 2018 Sometimes, though, Raynaud’s can be the result of a medicine, such as migraine drugs known as ergots, or a number of underlying conditions that target your blood vessels, including carpal tunnel syndrome, atherosclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "7 Reasons You Might Be Feeling Cold All the Time," 16 Oct. 2018 But this study is the first to find that breakfast has an impact on your risk of early-stage atherosclerosis (hardening or narrowing of the arteries caused by plaque buildup). — Consumer Reports, Washington Post, "Skipping or skimping on breakfast may increase risk of heart trouble," 15 Jan. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'atherosclerosis.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for atherosclerosis
atherosclerosis
noun
ath·ero·scle·ro·sis
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plural atheroscleroses\ -ˌsēz
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Medical Definition of atherosclerosis
: an arteriosclerosis characterized by atheromatous deposits in and fibrosis of the inner layer of the arteries
Other Words from atherosclerosis
atherosclerotic
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adjective
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atherosclerotically
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