English Explanatory Dictionary

arteriosclerosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Hardening, narrowing or loss of elasticity in arteries or blood vessels.

Pronunciation

/ɑːˌtɪəɹɪəʊskləˈrəʊsɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-arteriosclerosis.wav /ɑɹˌtɪɹioʊskləˈroʊsəs/

Word forms

arteriosclerosis arterioscleroses

Etymology

From arterio- + sclerosis.

Related words

atherosclerosis

Derived words

antiarteriosclerosis
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