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atherosclerosis

The correct spelling is atherosclerosis.

How to pronounce atherosclerosis

noun

IPA: /ˌæθɚoʊskləˈɹoʊsəs/

Say it like: Ath-ero-scl-ero-sis

The correct spelling is atherosclerosis. The clogging or hardening of arteries or blood vessels caused by plaques (accumulations of fatty deposits, usually cholesterol).

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.The clogging or hardening of arteries or blood vessels caused by plaques (accumulations of fatty deposits, usually cholesterol).

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