Atherosclerosis
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| Atherosclerosis | |
|---|---|
| Term | Atherosclerosis |
| Short definition | narrowing of the lining of the arteries due to the accumulation of fat and other materials; leads to coronary heart disease, stroke, and other disorders |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
| Comments | |
Atherosclerosis (definition) narrowing of the lining of the arteries due to the accumulation of fat and other materials; leads to coronary heart disease, stroke, and other disorders
==Atherosclerosis (overview)==