Arteriosclerosis (Noun)
Meaning
Sclerosis of the arterial walls.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with arteriosclerosis, a condition in which the arterial walls become thickened and hardened.
- Arteriosclerosis is a common age-related disease that can lead to cardiovascular problems if left untreated.
- The researcher studied the effects of high blood pressure on the development of arteriosclerosis in adults.
- Smoking and high cholesterol are two major risk factors that can contribute to the formation of arteriosclerosis.
- In advanced cases of arteriosclerosis, the arterial walls may become so calcified that blood flow to vital organs is severely restricted.