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Noun Concept
Categories: Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries, Inflammations, Vascular diseases, Medical conditions related to obesity, Citation overkill
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arteriosclerosis  arterial sclerosis  hardening of the arteries  induration of the arteries  coronary-artery disease
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Arteriosclerosis is a vascular disorder characterized by abnormal thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries; this process gradually restricts the blood flow to one's organs and tissues and can lead to severe health risks brought on by atherosclerosis, which is a specific form of arteriosclerosis caused by the buildup of fatty plaques, cholesterol, and some other substances in and on the artery walls. Wikipedia
Thickening, hardening and loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries Wikidata
Hardening, narrowing or loss of elasticity in arteries or blood vessels. OmegaWiki
Hardening, narrowing or loss of elasticity in arteries or blood vessel. Wiktionary (translation)