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arteriosclerosis

UK /ɑːˌtɪəriəʊsklɪəˈrəʊsɪs/US /ɑːrˌtɪrioʊsklɪˈroʊsɪs/

词源

源自希腊语 'arteria'(动脉) + 'sklerosis'(硬化),字面意思为'动脉硬化'。

noun

❶ 动脉硬化,指动脉壁变厚、失去弹性并逐渐硬化的病理状态,常见于老年人或高血压患者。

“The doctor diagnosed him with arteriosclerosis after the examination.”

(医生检查后诊断他患有动脉硬化。)

“Arteriosclerosis can lead to serious cardiovascular problems if left untreated.”

(如果不加以治疗,动脉硬化可能导致严重的心血管问题。)

同义词:hardening of the arteries, vascular sclerosis, arterial calcification

常见短语

cerebral arteriosclerosis — 脑动脉硬化,指影响脑部动脉的硬化病变,可能导致中风或认知功能下降。

“Cerebral arteriosclerosis is a common cause of stroke in elderly patients.”

(脑动脉硬化是老年患者中风的常见原因。)

coronary arteriosclerosis — 冠状动脉硬化,指心脏冠状动脉的硬化,可能导致心绞痛或心肌梗死。

“The autopsy revealed severe coronary arteriosclerosis.”

(尸检显示存在严重的冠状动脉硬化。)