Atherosclerosis Overview

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What is atherosclerosis?

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A type of arteriosclerosis or hardening of the arteries.

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What are the Greek origins of the term atherosclerosis?

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The term comes from the Greek words 'atheros' meaning 'gruel' or 'paste' and 'sclerosis' meaning 'hardness'.

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What does atherosclerosis denote?

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The formation of fibrofatty lesions in the intimal lining of large- and medium-sized arteries.

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Which arteries are commonly affected by atherosclerosis?

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The aorta and its branches, the coronary arteries, and the large vessels that supply the brain.