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hardening of the arteries

/ˈhɑːrdənɪŋ əv ði ˈɑːrtəriz/

Tradução: Condição médica em que as artérias ficam espessadas, endurecidas e menos elásticas, geralmente por acúmulo de placas, o que reduz o fluxo sanguíneo e aumenta o risco cardiovascular.

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/ˈhɑːrdənɪŋ əv ði ˈɑːrtəriz/C1formalmedical
  • ptCondição médica em que as artérias ficam espessadas, endurecidas e menos elásticas, geralmente por acúmulo de placas, o que reduz o fluxo sanguíneo e aumenta o risco cardiovascular.

A medical condition in which the arteries become thickened, stiff, and less flexible, often due to plaque buildup, reducing blood flow and increasing cardiovascular risk.

  1. AtherosclerosisB2formal

    A medical condition where the arteries become thick, stiff, and less flexible due to plaque buildup, restricting blood flow.

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    • Hardening of the arteries can lead to heart attacks and strokes.
    • Doctors recommend a healthy diet to prevent hardening of the arteries.
    • The patient was diagnosed with hardening of the arteries after the scan.