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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Diabetes is associated with serious cardiovascular diseases like atherosclerosis (the plaque buildup in the arteries), heart attack, cardiomyopathy, and heart failure.
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New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024
While these are currently used to treat inflammatory disorders, one was evaluated as a treatment for atherosclerosis – and may have incidentally provided evidence to back up its use in reducing heart scarring.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
It’s characterized by atherosclerosis—fat accumulation and chronic inflammation in the vessel wall.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
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.
—Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024
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New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024
While these are currently used to treat inflammatory disorders, one was evaluated as a treatment for atherosclerosis – and may have incidentally provided evidence to back up its use in reducing heart scarring.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
It’s characterized by atherosclerosis—fat accumulation and chronic inflammation in the vessel wall.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
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.
—Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Atherosclerosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atherosclerosis. Accessed 16 Dec. 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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