angioclerosis
|an-gi-o-cle-ro-sis|
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/ˌæn.dʒi.oʊ.kləˈroʊ.sɪs/
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/ˌæn.dʒi.əʊ.kləˈrəʊ.sɪs/
hardening of blood vessels
Etymology
'angioclerosis' originates from Greek elements: 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and 'sklerosis' meaning 'hardening'.
'angioclerosis' developed via New Latin/medical coinage combining the Greek roots 'angeion' + 'sklerosis' (seen in related terms such as 'angiosclerosis'), and was adopted into modern English medical usage as 'angioclerosis'.
Initially it denoted the literal 'hardening of vessels' in classical Greek-derived medical formation, and it has retained that specialized medical meaning in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
hardening or sclerosis of blood vessels; a medical term for pathological thickening and loss of elasticity in vascular walls.
The biopsy suggested angioclerosis in several small arteries, contributing to reduced blood flow.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/30 22:52