Cardiovascular Diseases

noun a disease of the arteries characterized by the deposition of plaques of fatty material on their inner walls

• Atherosclerosis is a condition where plaque builds up in the arteries, causing them to harden and narrow.
• My doctor said I need to watch my cholesterol to prevent atherosclerosis.
• I heard atherosclerosis referred to as 'hardening of the arteries'.
• In life, atherosclerosis can be seen as the blockages that hinder our progress towards our goals.

noun a condition in which the walls of the arteries become thicker and less flexible, leading to restricted blood flow

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• Hardening of the arteries, also known as atherosclerosis, is a serious medical condition that can lead to heart disease.
• My doctor told me I need to watch my cholesterol to prevent hardening of the arteries.
• Eating all that junk food is just asking for a case of hardening of the arteries.
• The lack of communication in their relationship was like a slow hardening of the arteries, leading to eventual breakdown.

noun a medical condition affecting the heart

• Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide.
• My doctor warned me about the risks of heart disease.
• Eating too much junk food can really mess up your heart.
• Neglecting self-care is like inviting heart disease to knock on your door.

noun abbreviation for the Open Source Alliance

• Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious sleep disorder that causes breathing to repeatedly stop and start during sleep.
• My doctor diagnosed me with OSA, so now I have to use a CPAP machine at night.
• I heard OSA can make you feel like a zombie during the day.
• Dealing with OSA feels like constantly fighting against a heavy weight on your chest.