Medical Definition of ATHEROSCLEROSIS. : an arteriosclerosis characterized by atheromatous deposits in and fibrosis of the inner layer of the arteries. â athÂ·eroÂ·scleÂ·rotÂ·ic \-sklÉ-Ëraet-ËrÃ¤t\ ik. adjectiveefinition of ATHEROSCLEROSIS. : an arteriosclerosis characterized by atheromatous deposits in and fibrosis of the inner layer of the arteries. â athÂ·eroÂ·scleÂ·rotÂ·ic \-sklÉ-Ërae-ËrÃ¤\ tik. Adjective see atherosclerosis defined for. KIDS. advertisement
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