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