Arteriosclerosis

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɑːrˌtɪri.oʊskləˈroʊsɪs/

Definitions of arteriosclerosis

noun a chronic disease characterized by abnormal thickening and hardening of the arterial walls with resulting loss of elasticity

Example Sentences

A1 Arteriosclerosis is a condition where the arteries become thick and stiff.

A2 My grandmother was diagnosed with arteriosclerosis, which is a common problem in older adults.

B1 Regular exercise and a healthy diet can help prevent arteriosclerosis.

B2 Arteriosclerosis can lead to serious health complications if left untreated.

C1 The doctor explained that arteriosclerosis is caused by a buildup of plaque in the arteries.

C2 Researchers are studying new treatments for arteriosclerosis to improve outcomes for patients.

Examples of arteriosclerosis in a Sentence

formal Arteriosclerosis is a condition characterized by the thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries.

informal My doctor told me that arteriosclerosis is when your arteries get all clogged up.

slang I heard that eating too much junk food can lead to some serious arteriosclerosis.

figurative In a metaphorical sense, arteriosclerosis can be seen as a blockage in the flow of creativity and innovation.

Grammatical Forms of arteriosclerosis

plural

arterioscleroses

comparative

more arteriosclerotic

superlative

most arteriosclerotic

present tense

arterioscleroses

future tense

will arteriosclerosis

perfect tense

has arteriosclerosed

continuous tense

is arteriosclerosing

singular

arteriosclerosis

positive degree

arteriosclerotic

infinitive

to arteriosclerose

gerund

arteriosclerosing

participle

arteriosclerosed

Origin and Evolution of arteriosclerosis

First Known Use: 1901 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'arteriosclerosis' originated from the combination of the Greek words 'arteria' meaning artery and 'sclerosis' meaning hardening.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the hardening and narrowing of arteries, the term 'arteriosclerosis' has evolved to encompass a broader range of arterial diseases and conditions related to the hardening and thickening of artery walls.