arteriosclerosis
/ɑ:'tiəriouskliə'rousis/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A chronic disease characterized by abnormal thickening and hardening of the arterial walls, with loss of elasticity: Arteriosclerosis is a general term for the hardening and stiffening of artery walls, which can restrict blood flow.
Usage
- Arteriosclerosis is a non-count noun typically used in medical and general health contexts to describe a condition affecting the circulatory system.
- It often appears with verbs like , , , , and .
- It can be modified by adjectives like , , , or to specify the condition's severity or location.
Examples
- Noun:
- The autopsy revealed significant arteriosclerosis in the coronary arteries.
- A diet high in saturated fat can contribute to the development of arteriosclerosis.
- The primary goal of treatment is to slow the progression of arteriosclerosis.
Advanced Usage
- "Arteriosclerotic" (adjective): Describing something related to or affected by arteriosclerosis.
- The patient showed signs of arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
- The term is often used more broadly, but in precise medical contexts, specific types like atherosclerosis (a common form involving plaque buildup) are named.
Variants and Related Words
- Atherosclerosis (n): A specific, common form of arteriosclerosis where fatty deposits (plaques) build up on the inner walls of arteries.
- Arteriosclerotic (adj): Pertaining to or affected by arteriosclerosis.
Synonyms
- Hardening of the arteries: A common layperson's term for arteriosclerosis.
- Arterial sclerosis: A more formal synonym.
Related Phrases
- Peripheral arteriosclerosis: Arteriosclerosis affecting the arteries in the limbs, especially the legs.
- Cerebral arteriosclerosis: Arteriosclerosis affecting the arteries in the brain.
Noun
- sclerosis of the arterial walls