atherosclerosis
noun
ath·ero·scle·ro·sis
ˌa-thə-ˌrō-sklə-ˈrō-səs 
: an arteriosclerosis characterized by atheromatous deposits in and fibrosis of the inner layer of the arteries
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Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats, which support heart health by protecting against atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the arteries) and lowering heart disease risk factors like high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Increases the Risk of Blood Clots When blood flow is restricted due to the narrowing of the arteries, it’s referred to as atherosclerosis.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Knowing your risk factors can help to predict how much clogging is possibly occurring in your arteries (atherosclerosis).
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
This process is known as atherosclerosis – the build-up of fatty, inflamed plaques in arteries – and is a leading cause of heart attacks and strokes.
—New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Increases the Risk of Blood Clots When blood flow is restricted due to the narrowing of the arteries, it’s referred to as atherosclerosis.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Knowing your risk factors can help to predict how much clogging is possibly occurring in your arteries (atherosclerosis).
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
This process is known as atherosclerosis – the build-up of fatty, inflamed plaques in arteries – and is a leading cause of heart attacks and strokes.
—New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
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“Atherosclerosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atherosclerosis. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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atherosclerosis
noun
ath·ero·scle·ro·sis
ˌath-ə-rō-sklə-ˈrō-səs
: hardening and thickening of the walls of arteries due to deposit of fatty substances in the inner layer
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atherosclerosis
noun
ath·ero·scle·ro·sis
ˌath-ə-rō-sklə-ˈrō-səs
plural atheroscleroses
-ˌsēz
: an arteriosclerosis characterized by atheromatous deposits in and fibrosis of the inner layer of the arteries
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