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atherosclerosis

UK //ˌæθərəʊskləˈrəʊsɪs//US //ˌæθəroʊskləˈroʊsɪs//

词源

源自希腊语 'athero-'(粥样)和 'sclerosis'(硬化),描述动脉内脂肪沉积形成的斑块使血管硬化的病理过程。

noun

❶ 动脉粥样硬化,一种慢性疾病,特征是动脉内壁因脂肪、胆固醇等物质沉积而变厚变硬,导致血管狭窄和血流受限。

“Atherosclerosis is a major cause of heart attacks and strokes.”

(动脉粥样硬化是心脏病发作和中风的主要原因。)

“Smoking and high cholesterol can accelerate the development of atherosclerosis.”

(吸烟和高胆固醇会加速动脉粥样硬化的发展。)

同义词:arteriosclerosis, hardening of the arteries, vascular sclerosis

常见短语

coronary atherosclerosis — 冠状动脉粥样硬化,特指心脏冠状动脉的硬化,可能导致心绞痛或心肌梗死。

“Coronary atherosclerosis is often diagnosed through angiography.”

(冠状动脉粥样硬化通常通过血管造影诊断。)

progression of atherosclerosis — 动脉粥样硬化的进展,描述病情随时间恶化的过程。

“Medication can slow the progression of atherosclerosis.”

(药物治疗可以减缓动脉粥样硬化的进展。)