arteries
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At the end of the experiment, they examined plaque buildup in the animals' arteries.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
Today, excess abdominal fat is a major risk factor because it can trigger chronic inflammation that damages arteries, cardiac tissue and kidneys, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
This is a rare condition present at birth where arteries in the brain are clustered tightly together, putting them at high risk of rupture.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Shortly after parliament enacted the infrastructure bill, red and white barriers began popping up across the capital, shutting down vital arteries.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
Harvey actually measured the capacity of the heart, which he described as being like an inflated glove, and worked out how much blood it was pumping into the arteries each minute.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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