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    Arteriosclerosis
    Ar·te`ri·o·scle·ro'sis (är*tē`rĭ*o*skle*rō'sĭs) noun [ Greek 'arthri`a artery + sclerosis .] (Medicine) Abnormal thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries, esp. of the intima, oc...
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/A/125
    
    
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    arteriosclerosis
    <cardiology, disease> Imprecise term for various disorders of arteries, particularly hardening due to fibrosis or calcium deposition, often used as a synonym for atherosclerosis. ... (17 Oct 1997) ...
    Found op http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictionary?arteriosclerosis
    
    
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    arteriosclerosis
    arterial sclerosis noun sclerosis of the arterial walls
    Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=arteriosclerosis
    
    
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    arteriosclerosis
    (ahr-tēr″e-o-sklә-ro´sis) any of a group of diseases characterized by thickening and loss of elasticity of the arterial walls; symptoms depend on the organ system involved. There are three main types: atherosclerosis (the most common type), Mönckeberg arteriosclerosis, and arterio...
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    Arteriosclerosis
    • (n.) Abnormal thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries, esp. of the intima, occurring mostly in old age.
    Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/arteriosclerosis/
    
    
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    arteriosclerosis
    chronic disease characterized by abnormal thickening and hardening of the walls of arteries, with a resulting loss of elasticity. The major form of ... [7 related articles]
    Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/a/106
    
    
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    Arteriosclerosis
    Arteriosclerosis is a general term describing any hardening (and loss of elasticity) of medium or large arteries (from the Greek αρτηρία, meaning artery, and σκληρωτικός, meaning hardened) It should not be confused with "arteriolosclerosis" or "atherosclerosis". Also known by the ...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arteriosclerosis
    
    
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    arteriosclerosis
    A disease of arteries in which the wall becomes thickened and rigid, and blood flow is hindered. Atherosclerosis is the formation of fatty deposits (containing cholesterol) in the inner lining of an artery, followed by scarring and calcification. It is commoner in older age groups, but in diabetes, ...
    Found op http://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/A/arteriosclerosis.html
    
    
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    Arteriosclerosis
    General term for the thickening and the hardening of arteries. Its development is accelerated by high blood pressure. (Read about 'Arteriosclerosis & Atherosclerosis' 'Hypertension: High Blood Pressure')
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    arteriosclerosis
    arteriosclerosis (ärtir"ēōsklurō'sis) , general term for a condition characterized by thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of the walls of the blood vessels. These changes are frequently accompanied by accumulations inside the vessel walls of lipids, e.g., cho...
    Found op http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/sci/A0804864.html
    
    
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    Arteriosclerosis
    Arteriosclerosis is a hardening of the arteries, with thickening and loss of elasticity. It is associated with smoking, ageing, and a diet high in saturated fats. The term is used loosely as a synonym for atherosclerosis.
    Found op http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/EA.HTM
    
    
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    arteriosclerosis
    Type: Term Pronunciation: ar-tēr′ē-ō-skler-ō′sis Definitions: 1. Hardening of the arteries; types generally recognized are: atherosclerosis, Mönckeberg arteriosclerosis, and arteriolosclerosis. Synonyms: arterial sclerosis, arteriosclerotic heart disease, vascular sc...
    Found op http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=6898
    
    
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    arteriosclerosis
    Hardening of the arteries, with thickening and loss of elasticity. It is associated with smoking, ageing, and a diet high in saturated fats. The term is used loosely as a synonym for atherosclerosis
    Found op http://www.talktalk.co.uk/reference/encyclopaedia/hutchinson/m0002973.html
    
    

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