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hardening of the arteries

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noun

  1. a nontechnical name for arteriosclerosis

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The researchers, led by Mete Civelek, PhD, wanted to better understand factors that influence our risk for cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, the hardening of the arteries.

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

In one person it will take the form of dyspepsia, in another it will be headaches, in another colds, in another decaying teeth, in another hardening of the arteries or stiffening of the joints.

From The Book of Life by Sinclair, Upton

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