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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The most common cause of PAD is atherosclerosis, a condition that occurs when substances such as fat and cholesterol (plaque) build up in the walls of blood vessels.
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Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024
High-Cholesterol Foods Foods high in cholesterol can negatively affect blood pressure, contributing to atherosclerosis (plaque buildup that narrows and stiffens the arteries).
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 8 Oct. 2024
The manner of death was likely atherosclerosis, a buildup of plaque in the arteries, Truman said.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2024
Hawthorn may also protect against atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in your arteries) and indigestion and prevent skin aging.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 16 Oct. 2024
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Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024
High-Cholesterol Foods Foods high in cholesterol can negatively affect blood pressure, contributing to atherosclerosis (plaque buildup that narrows and stiffens the arteries).
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 8 Oct. 2024
The manner of death was likely atherosclerosis, a buildup of plaque in the arteries, Truman said.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2024
Hawthorn may also protect against atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in your arteries) and indigestion and prevent skin aging.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Atherosclerosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atherosclerosis. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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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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