atherosclerosis

Noun

Meaning

a stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls, thus narrowing the arteries

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Synonyms

necrosis endocarditis angina seasickness erysipelas coronary-artery disease coronary hardening crystallization sclerosis measles scabies hernia gonorrhea granulation
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Hypernyms

coronary-artery disease arteriosclerosis hardening of the arteries arterial sclerosis induration of the arteries

Related terms

arteriosclerosis

Derivatives

atheroscleroses

Examples

A great many more physiologic markers related to atherosclerosis and heart function are used and being developed and evaluated in research. Source: Internet

Also included are numerous diseases related to local inflammation such as atherosclerosis and psoriasis, or systemic inflammation such as sepsis and septic shock. Source: Internet

Another example is the postulated role of homocysteine in atherosclerosis. Source: Internet

Decreased fibrinolytic activity has been reported in patients with coronary atherosclerosis. Source: Internet

Carbon monoxide can cause atherosclerosis (the hardening of arteries) and can also trigger heart attacks. Source: Internet

Chronic inflammation contributes to an increased risk of hypertension, atherosclerosis and diabetes. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

atherosclerogenic atherosclerogenic index atheroscleroses atherosclerotic atherosclerotic coronary artery disease atherosclerotically