noun
a chronic disease characterized by abnormal thickening and hardening of the arterial walls with resulting loss of elasticity
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Arteriosclerosis is a condition characterized by the thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries.
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My doctor told me that arteriosclerosis is when your arteries get all clogged up.
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I heard that eating too much junk food can lead to some serious arteriosclerosis.
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In a metaphorical sense, arteriosclerosis can be seen as a blockage in the flow of creativity and innovation.