atherosclerosis
nounHow many syllables in atherosclerosis?
There are 6 syllables in the word atherosclerosis.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.
Synonyms for atherosclerosis:
arterial sclerosis
coronary artery disease
coronary-artery disease
hardening of the arteries
induration of the arteries
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