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ar·te·ri·o·scle·ro·sis
 arteriosclerosis
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- pronunciation:
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ti
ri
o
skl
ro
sihs
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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noun |
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a chronic disease of the arteries in which inelastic and thickened vessel walls reduce blood flow.
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| derivation: |
arteriosclerotic (adj.) |
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