atherosclerosis
noun
a common form of arteriosclerosis in which fatty substances form a deposit of plaque on the inner lining of arterial walls.
atherosclerotic
-
a word derived from
atherosclerosis.
Example Sentences
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Among more than 16,000 participants with no symptoms or previous cardiovascular disease diagnosis, researchers detected atherosclerotic plaques in 57.1%.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
Neil Sedaka, the singer and songwriter whose signature hits include “Calendar Girl” and “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,” died of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2026
The same is true if they have a family history of atherosclerotic disease at an early age or a high risk of developing it over the next three decades as measured by the Prevent calculator.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
Recent clinical studies have identified microplastics in atherosclerotic plaques and associated higher concentrations with elevated cardiovascular risk, although it was not clear whether these particles directly cause arterial injury.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 18, 2025
In a late-stage study, Merck’s PCSK9 pill reduced bad, or LDL, cholesterol up to 60% over six months in adults with or at risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, researchers reported.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2025
