Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːrdnɪŋ ʌv ði ˈɑːrtəriz/
noun a condition in which the walls of the arteries become thicker and less flexible, leading to restricted blood flow
A1 Hardening of the arteries can cause heart problems.
A2 My doctor said I need to watch my diet to prevent hardening of the arteries.
B1 Regular exercise is important in preventing hardening of the arteries.
B2 Hardening of the arteries is a common condition in older adults.
C1 The doctor explained that hardening of the arteries can lead to serious cardiovascular issues.
C2 Research has shown a correlation between smoking and the development of hardening of the arteries.
preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause
A1 Eating a healthy diet can help prevent hardening of the arteries.
A2 Regular exercise is important to reduce the risk of hardening of the arteries.
B1 Doctors often recommend medication to manage hardening of the arteries.
B2 Surgery may be necessary in severe cases of hardening of the arteries.
C1 Advanced imaging techniques can detect early signs of hardening of the arteries.
C2 Research is ongoing to develop new treatments for hardening of the arteries.
formal Hardening of the arteries, also known as atherosclerosis, is a serious medical condition that can lead to heart disease.
informal My doctor told me I need to watch my cholesterol to prevent hardening of the arteries.
slang Eating all that junk food is just asking for a case of hardening of the arteries.
figurative The lack of communication in their relationship was like a slow hardening of the arteries, leading to eventual breakdown.
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