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atherosclerosis

/ˌæθɚoʊsklɚˈoʊsɪs/

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What does atherosclerosis mean?

noun

  1. The clogging or hardening of arteries or blood vessels caused by plaques (accumulations of fatty deposits, usually cholesterol).
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IPA pronunciation

/ˌæθɚoʊsklɚˈoʊsɪs/

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