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atherosclerosis

DEFINITIONS OF: atherosclerosis

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

Synonyms:
coronary artery disease
Type of:
arterial sclerosis, arteriosclerosis, coronary-artery disease, hardening of the arteries, induration of the arteries
sclerosis of the arterial walls
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