Atherosclerosis
WordNet
noun
(1) A stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls
WiktionaryText
Noun
- The clogging or hardening of arteries or blood vessels caused by plaques (accumulations of fatty deposits, usually cholesterol).
Usage notes
Atherosclerosis is easily confused with arteriosclerosis. The latter is a general term for hardening of arteries, for which atherosclerosis is one of the most common causes.