arteriosclerosis
noun
degenerative changes in the arteries, characterized by thickening of the vessel walls and accumulation of calcium with consequent loss of elasticity and lessened blood flow.
arteriosclerotic
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a word derived from
arteriosclerosis.
Example Sentences
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The cause was arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, said a nephew, Scott C. Taylor.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 3, 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 67-year-old actor died of sudden cardiac dysfunction due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to a report by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 19, 2023
The cause of death was determined to be hypertensive and arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with obesity a significant factor.
From New York Times ● Oct. 17, 2015
When loud murmurs are heard at the aortic orifice and the heart is evidently diseased, it is useful to divide the endocarditis into two types, the arteriosclerotic and the endocarditic.
From Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: with Chapters on Blood Pressure, 3rd Edition. by Louis Marshall Warfield
