hardening of the arteries
Britishnoun
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It also let them pinpoint a naturally occurring gene variation that puts certain people at higher risk for hardening of the arteries, as well as identify types of proteins that contribute to our cardiovascular risk.
From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2024
In addition to helping regulate the reproductive system, estrogen influences fine-motor control and memory, enhances the growth and development of neurons, and helps to prevent hardening of the arteries.
From Scientific American • Oct. 17, 2023
Arteriosclerosis is hardening of the arteries that can restrict blood flow.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2023
According to information in the coroner database on Thursday, arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease — hardening of the arteries — was a contributing factor.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2023
The brain gets a copious blood supply, yet the hardening of the arteries often deprives this organ of its necessary nourishment.
From Maintaining Health Formerly Health and Efficiency by Alsaker, R. L.
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