Cardiovascular
atherosclerosis
ath-er-oh-skler-OH-sis
StatusNew
Definition
Hardening and narrowing of arteries due to plaque buildup
PathologyCardiovascular
Breakdown
Etymology
Greek: ather/o (fatty plaque) + -sclerosis (hardening)
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