noun
- Plural of atherosclerosis; conditions in which fatty deposits build up inside arteries, narrowing blood vessels and restricting blood flow.
Usage: Medical term; Plural form
Examples
- Multiple atheroscleroses in different arteries increased the patient's risk of heart attack.
- The cardiologist identified several atheroscleroses during the angiography procedure.
- Lifestyle changes can help slow the progression of atheroscleroses.
- Atheroscleroses are a leading cause of cardiovascular disease worldwide.
- The study examined atheroscleroses in both coronary and cerebral arteries.