atherosclerosis
ath·ero·scle·ro·sis
noun \ˌa-thə-ˌrō-sklə-ˈrō-səs\Definition of ATHEROSCLEROSIS
: an arteriosclerosis characterized by atheromatous deposits in and fibrosis of the inner layer of the arteries
— ath·ero·scle·rot·ic \-sklə-ˈrä-tik\ adjective
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First Known Use: 1910
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