Definition of "atherosclerosis" []

• 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. (noun)

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• "And when they get clogged up with cholesterol plaques, what we refer to as atherosclerosis, then flow can be compromised."
• "Dr. Connor ` s special interest is in atherosclerosis, nutrition and lipid metabolism."
• "Based on their findings, the investigators suggest that measures like F2-isoprostane measurement should be incorporated into any future studies of antioxidants in atherosclerosis prevention."