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ath·er·o·scle·ro·sis
 atherosclerosis
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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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noun |
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a form of arteriosclerosis in which deposits of fatty nodules collect on the inner walls of arteries, often accompanied by degeneration of the affected areas.
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| derivation: |
atherosclerotic (adj.) |
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