atherosclerosis
nounHow many syllables in atherosclerosis?
There are 6 syllables in the word atherosclerosis.Divide atherosclerosis into syllables:
ath · er · o · scle · ro · sis
How to pronounce atherosclerosis:
Definition of atherosclerosis:
- atherosclerosis (noun):
- an arteriosclerosis characterized by atheromatous deposits in and fibrosis of the inner layer of the arteries
- a stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls, thus narrowing the arteries.
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