Atherosclerosis Definition
ăthə-rō-sklə-rōsĭs
noun
A form of arteriosclerosis characterized by the deposition of atheromatous plaques containing cholesterol and lipids on the innermost layer of the walls of large and medium-sized arteries.
American Heritage
A form of arteriosclerosis associated with the formation of atheromas.
Webster's New World
A form of arteriosclerosis characterized by the presence of lesions (called plaques) on the innermost layer of the walls of large and medium-sized arteries. The plaques contain lipids, collagen, inflammatory cells, and other substances and can impede blood flow or rupture, leading to serious problems such as heart attack or stroke.
American Heritage Medicine
Synonyms:
Other Word Forms of Atherosclerosis
Noun
Singular:
atherosclerosis
Plural:
atherosclerosesOrigin of Atherosclerosis
-
From athero- + sclerosis
From Wiktionary
athero(ma) sclerosis
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Find Similar Words
Find similar words to atherosclerosis using the buttons below.