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 researchers looked specifically at subclinical atherosclerosis, early-stage artery thickening, and major heart and vascular problems over time, such as heart attacks, strokes, hospitalizations, or deaths due to ASVD.
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 9 July 2025
Cardiovascular Disease The inflammatory proteins circulating in the blood from psoriasis lead to hypertension, atherosclerosis, heart attacks and even strokes.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 7 July 2025
The researchers looked specifically at subclinical atherosclerosis, early-stage artery thickening, and major heart and vascular problems over time, such as heart attacks, strokes, hospitalizations, or deaths due to ASVD.
—New Atlas, 26 June 2025
Additionally, olive oil's high level of antioxidants may help prevent atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) by reducing inflammation and protecting against oxidized cholesterol.2
2.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 2 May 2025
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“Atherosclerosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atherosclerosis. Accessed 22 Aug. 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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