Atherosclerotic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Atherosclerotic is an adjective meaning Of, pertaining to, or afflicted with atherosclerosis.
Meaning
Of, pertaining to, or afflicted with atherosclerosis.
Example Sentences
Orificial atherosclerotic lesions are much less likely to respond to balloon dilation alone because they are essentially composed of aortic plaque, which cannot be effectively cracked and remodeled in a durable manner by a balloon alone.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include atherosclerogenic, arteriosclerotic, atherotic, cardiosclerotic, atheromatous, arteriolosclerotic.
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