Atherosclerosis Definition & Meaning

atherosclerosis
noun
  1. a stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls, thus narrowing the arteries

"Atherosclerosis" in song lyrics

See how atherosclerosis is used in real songs:

  • "oil that aids in atherosclerosis"
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  • "fish oil atherosclerosis"
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  • "the process of atherosclerosis"
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