Definition of Arterial sclerosis

1. Noun. Sclerosis of the arterial walls.

Exact synonyms: Arteriosclerosis, Coronary-artery Disease, Hardening Of The Arteries, Induration Of The Arteries
Specialized synonyms: Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Disease, Arteriosclerosis Obliterans
Generic synonyms: Induration, Sclerosis
Derivative terms: Arteriosclerotic

Medical Definition of Arterial sclerosis

1. Imprecise term for various disorders of arteries, particularly hardening due to fibrosis or calcium deposition, often used as a synonym for atherosclerosis. (17 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Arterial Sclerosis

arterial forceps
arterial grooves
arterial hyperaemia
arterial hypotension
arterial ligament
arterial line
arterial murmur
arterial nephrosclerosis
arterial occlusive diseases
arterial perfusion
arterial plaque
arterial plethysmography
arterial pressure
arterial road
arterial sclerosis (current term)
arterial sclerosis (current term)
arterial segments of kidney
arterial spider
arterial switch operation
arterial tension
arterial thoracic outlet syndrome
arterial transfusion
arterial vein
arterial wave
arteriarctia
arteria acetabuli
arteria alveolaris
arteria alveolaris inferior
arteria alveolaris inferior
arteria alveolaris superior

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