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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Omega-3 fats have powerful anti-inflammatory properties, while CLA may have heart-protective qualities, such as reducing the risk of atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the arteries).5
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Second is the effect of chronic inflammation to promote atherosclerosis.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2024
According to this theory, cupping could improve blood circulation and prevent atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the arteries).
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Two conditions within this category are atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis, which are often confused.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Feb. 2025
Second is the effect of chronic inflammation to promote atherosclerosis.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2024
According to this theory, cupping could improve blood circulation and prevent atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the arteries).
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 29 Jan. 2025
Two conditions within this category are atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis, which are often confused.
—Anisha Shah, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for atherosclerosis
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“Atherosclerosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atherosclerosis. Accessed 13 Mar. 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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