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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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.
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New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
Arteries and their branches that may be affected by atherosclerosis and subsequently cause an ischemic stroke include;
The carotid arteries within the neck supply oxygen-rich blood to the brain and face.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 20 July 2025
Curcumin can help reduce inflammation, potentially improving symptoms related to inflammatory diseases, including arthritis, psoriasis, atherosclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and depression.2
Heart health: Turmeric may support heart health.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 9 July 2025
Cardiovascular Disease The inflammatory proteins circulating in the blood from psoriasis lead to hypertension, atherosclerosis, heart attacks and even strokes.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 7 July 2025
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New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
Arteries and their branches that may be affected by atherosclerosis and subsequently cause an ischemic stroke include;
The carotid arteries within the neck supply oxygen-rich blood to the brain and face.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 20 July 2025
Curcumin can help reduce inflammation, potentially improving symptoms related to inflammatory diseases, including arthritis, psoriasis, atherosclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and depression.2
Heart health: Turmeric may support heart health.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 9 July 2025
Cardiovascular Disease The inflammatory proteins circulating in the blood from psoriasis lead to hypertension, atherosclerosis, heart attacks and even strokes.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 7 July 2025
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“Atherosclerosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atherosclerosis. Accessed 10 Sep. 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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