arteriosclerosis
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/ɑːrˌtɪriəʊskləˈrəʊsɪs/
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/ɑːˌtɪəriəʊskləˈrəʊsɪs/
noun
R
The hardening and thickening of the arteries, which can restrict blood flow.
My grandfather was diagnosed with arteriosclerosis, which affects many elderly people.
translation
The hardening and thickening of the arteries, which can restrict blood flow.
Word Forms
Plural
arterioscleroses