arteriosclerosis
|ar-te-ri-o-scle-ro-sis|
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/ɑːrˌtɪəri.oʊ.skləˈroʊ.sɪs/
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/ɑːˌtɪəri.əʊ.skləˈrəʊ.sɪs/
hardening of arteries
Etymology
Etymology Information
'arteriosclerosis' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'arteria' meaning 'artery' and 'sklerosis' meaning 'hardening'.
Historical Evolution
'arteriosclerosis' was directly borrowed from the Greek term 'arteriosklerosis' and became the modern English word 'arteriosclerosis'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'hardening of the arteries', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by the thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries, typically due to aging.
Arteriosclerosis can lead to serious cardiovascular diseases.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45