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atherosclerosis

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/ˌæθəroʊsklərˈoʊsɪs/

/ˌæθəˌrɒskləˈrəʊsɪs/

noun

1 ateroskleroz, damar sertliği uncountable

Definition (English)

Hardening and narrowing of arteries due to plaque buildup, restricting blood flow.

Example Sentences

Atherosclerosis can lead to heart attack or stroke.

Ateroskleroz kalp krizine veya felce yol açabilir.
Smoking and high cholesterol increase the risk of atherosclerosis.

Sigara ve yüksek kolesterol ateroskleroz riskini artırır.

Collocations

coronary atherosclerosisrisk of atherosclerosisprogression of atherosclerosis