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Etymology
1. atherosclerosis
noun. ['ˌæθɝoʊsklɝˈoʊsɪs'] a stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls, thus narrowing the arteries.
Synonyms
- coronary-artery disease
- arterial sclerosis
- coronary artery disease
- induration of the arteries
- hardening of the arteries
Etymology
- athero- (English)
- sclerosis (English)
- σκλήρωσις (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
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Rhymes with Atherosclerosis
- neurofibromatosis
- endometriosis
- actinomycosis
- tuberculosis
- osteoporosis
- asbestosis
- osmosis
- kocis
How do you pronounce atherosclerosis?
Pronounce atherosclerosis as ˌæθəroʊsklərˈoʊsɪs.
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Sentences with atherosclerosis
1. Noun, singular or mass
You may have a cardiovascular disease such as atherosclerosis**, as well.