Noun: atherosclerosis (atheroscleroses) ,a-thu-row-sklu'row-sis
- A stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls, thus narrowing the arteries
"Atherosclerosis is a major cause of heart attacks and strokes";
- coronary artery disease
Derived forms: atheroscleroses
Type of: arterial sclerosis, arteriosclerosis, coronary-artery disease, hardening of the arteries, induration of the arteries
Encyclopedia: Atherosclerosis