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Arteriosklerose

arteriosclerosis, hardening of the arteries

noun ar-te-ri-o-skle-RO-ze Rare
Body & Health Health & Illness

Origin: from Greek arteria + skleros

Usage Note

Arteriosklerose is the thickening and hardening of artery walls due to plaque build-up. It is a key risk factor for heart attack and stroke. Atherosklerose is the closely related medical synonym.

Examples

"Arteriosklerose entwickelt sich über Jahrzehnte und bleibt lange unbemerkt."

Natural Translation

Arteriosclerosis develops over decades and goes unnoticed for a long time.

Literal Translation

Arteriosclerosis develops over decades and remains long unnoticed.

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