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PRONUNCIATION OF ATHEROSCLEROTIC

atherosclerotic  [ˌæθərəʊsklɪəˈrɒtɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ATHEROSCLEROTIC

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Atherosclerotic is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES ATHEROSCLEROTIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

atherosclerotic

Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis (also known as arteriosclerotic vascular disease or ASVD) is a specific form of arteriosclerosis in which an artery wall thickens as a result of invasion and accumulation of white blood cells (termed "fatty streaks" early on because of appearance being similar to that of marbled steak) and containing both living active WBCs (called inflammation) and remnants of dead cells, including cholesterol and triglycerides, eventually calcium and other crystallized materials, within the outer-most and oldest plaque. These changes reduce the elasticity of the artery walls but do not affect blood flow for decades because the artery muscular wall enlarges at the locations of plaque. However, the wall stiffening may eventually increase pulse pressure; widened pulse pressure is one possible result of advanced disease within the major arteries. It is a syndrome affecting arterial blood vessels, a chronic inflammatory response, i.e.

Definition of atherosclerotic in the English dictionary

The definition of atherosclerotic in the dictionary is of or relating to atherosclerosis.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ATHEROSCLEROTIC


amaurotic
ˌæmɔːˈrɒtɪk
aponeurotic
ˌæpənjʊəˈrɒtɪk
arteriosclerotic
ɑːˌtɪərɪəʊsklɪəˈrɒtɪk
autoerotic
ˌɔ:təʊɪˈrɒtɪk
chlorotic
klɔːˈrɒtɪk
cirrhotic
sɪˈrɒtɪk
erotic
ɪˈrɒtɪk
escharotic
ˌɛskəˈrɒtɪk
fluorotic
flʊəˈrɒtɪk
heterotic
ˌhɛtəˈrɒtɪk
homoerotic
ˌhəʊməʊɪˈrɒtɪk
neurotic
njʊˈrɒtɪk
nonerotic
ˌnɒnɪˈrɒtɪk
parotic
pəˈrɒtɪk
psychoneurotic
ˈsaɪkəʊnjʊəˈrɒtɪk
sclerotic
sklɪəˈrɒtɪk
siderotic
ˌsɪdəˈrɒtɪk
unerotic
ˌʌnɪˈrɒtɪk
unneurotic
ˌʌnnjʊəˈrɒtɪk
xerotic
zɪˈrɒtɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ATHEROSCLEROTIC

atheoretical
atheous
atherine
athermancy
athermanous
atherogenesis
atherogenic
atheroma
atheromata
atheromatous
atheroscleroses
atherosclerosis
Atherton
athetesis
athetise
athetize
athetoid
athetosic
athetosis
athetotic

WORDS THAT END LIKE ATHEROSCLEROTIC

acrotic
amphiprotic
anal erotic
anhidrotic
antierotic
aprotic
dicrotic
eccoprotic
exotic
fibrotic
hidrotic
hydronephrotic
leprotic
myelofibrotic
necrotic
nephrotic
orthotic
osteoporotic
polycrotic
tricrotic

Synonyms and antonyms of atherosclerotic in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «atherosclerotic» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ATHEROSCLEROTIC

Find out the translation of atherosclerotic to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of atherosclerotic from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «atherosclerotic» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

动脉粥样硬化
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

aterosclerótica
570 millions of speakers

English

atherosclerotic
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

atherosclerotic
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تصلب الشرايين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

атеросклеротическая
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

aterosclerótica
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অথেরোস্ক্লেরোসিস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

athéroscléreuse
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Aterosklerosis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

atherosklerotischen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アテローム性動脈硬化
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

동맥 경화
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Atherosclerosis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

xơ vữa động mạch
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அதிரோஸ்கிளிரோஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

एथ्रोसक्लोरोसिस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ateroskleroz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

aterosclerotica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

miażdżycowa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

атеросклеротична
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

aterosclerotice
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αθηροσκληρωτική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

aterosklerotiese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

aterosklerotisk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

aterosklerotisk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of atherosclerotic

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ATHEROSCLEROTIC»

The term «atherosclerotic» is regularly used and occupies the 59.099 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ATHEROSCLEROTIC» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about atherosclerotic

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ATHEROSCLEROTIC»

Discover the use of atherosclerotic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to atherosclerotic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Pediatric Prevention of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
This book reviews recent findings that allow physicians to identify and manage children and adolescents who are at the highest risk for the development of premature cardiovascular disease in later life.
Ronald M. Lauer, Trudy L. Burns, Stephen R. Daniels, 2006
2
The Vulnerable Atherosclerotic Plaque: Strategies for ...
After a considered and concise introduction, the book concentrates on: Pathology of vulnerable plaque Triggers for plaque rupture Imaging of unstable plaque Management of vulnerable plaques Careful editing allows the authors to avoid ...
Renu Virmani, Jagat Narula, Martin B. Leon, 2008
3
High-Risk Atherosclerotic Plaques: Mechanisms, Imaging, ...
Exploring all aspects of this primary cause of acute coronary syndromes, this informative book updates our knowledge on the detection and treatment of vulnerable plaques.
Levon Michael Khachigian, 2004
4
Carotid Atherosclerotic Disease: Pathologic Basis for Treatment
This volume offers the reader all the basis necessary to shift from the old concept of 'when' to treat - based on simple luminal narrowing - to the new concept of 'who should be treated' - based on plaque and patient characteristics.
Giuseppe Sangiorgi, David R. Holmes, Kenneth Rosenfield, 2008
5
Assessing and Modifying the Vulnerable Atherosclerotic Plaque
The book's nineteen chapters and five transcribed Panel Discussions provides a wealth of information on the identification and treatment of atherosclerotic plaques, including the latest diagnostic applications of numerous imaging techniques ...
Valentin Fuster, 2002
6
Impact of Fatty Acids in Atherosclerotic Lesion Formation ...
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States and other developed countries, and more recently of major concern in developing countries.
Shu Wang, 2007
7
Pathobiology of the Human Atherosclerotic Plaque
With sixty-three contributions from leading experts around the world, this volume is the most comprehensive presentation of the human atherosclerotic plaque up to now.
Seymour Glagov, William P. Newman, III, William P., III Newman, 2011
8
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, Hemostasis, and ...
This monograph covers all aspects of the roles that the haemostatic system and endothelial cells play in the pathogenesis and treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and its major clinical implications, including stroke, ...
Robert Boyer Francis, 1992
9
Endovascular Therapy for Atherosclerotic Renal Artery ...
With contributions from internationally recognized authorities in this field, this book contains comprehensive analysis of current data and experience in this rapidly evolving field.
Michael R. Jaff, 2001
10
Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine
EPIDEMIOLOGY OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE 2 BIOLOGY OF ATHEROSCLEROSIS 2 NORMAL ARTERY 3 ATHEROSCLEROTIC VESSEL 3 CELLULAR ROLES IN ATHEROGENESIS 5 Endothelial cells 5 Inflammatory cells 5 Vascular ...
Eric J. Topol, Robert M. Califf, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ATHEROSCLEROTIC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term atherosclerotic is used in the context of the following news items.
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UVA Research: Basic Beliefs About Atherosclerosis Overturned
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., July 6, 2015 – Doctors' efforts to battle the dangerous atherosclerotic plaques that build up in our arteries and cause ... «NBC 29 News, Jul 15»
2
Former Commissioner Carlos Cisneros dies at 46
Officials have ruled that Cisneros died a natural death caused by hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, Cisneros also ... «Brownsville Herald, Jul 15»
3
Inherited Herpes Virus Increases the Risk of Angina
If this occurs in cells lining the blood vessels, it could trigger inflammatory reactions and the start of atherosclerotic plaque development that ... «Baystreet.ca, Jul 15»
4
Enzyme Provides Built-in Protection Against Atherosclerosis
“We found that when we reduced CD39 expression, the size of atherosclerotic plaque doubled,” says lead study author Yogen Kanthi, M.D., ... «Bioscience Technology, Jul 15»
5
ACC launches Statin Intolerance App
The content for the app was drawn from the ACC/AHA's 2013 Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce Atherosclerotic ... «Healio, Jul 15»
6
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc.: Neptune to Hold …
Acasti focuses on the research and development of safe and therapeutically effective compounds for highly prevalent atherosclerotic conditions ... «The Wall Street Transcript, Jul 15»
7
The Zookeeper Terry Thompson, 62, born and raised in Zanesville …
His gallbladder had been removed earlier in life, and he was suffering from severe atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The only notable substance in his ... «GQ Magazine, Jul 15»
8
Necrotizing Myopathy: Are Statins to Blame?
2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Adults · Clinical Practice ... «MedPage Today, Jul 15»
9
Molecular genetics of coronary artery disease
Another molecule identified GWAS, FURIN, also encoding a member of PCSK family, and highly expressed in human atherosclerotic plaques, ... «Nature.com, Jul 15»
10
Gyrations in Stock Markets: Worrisome for the Heart
Adrenaline and noradrenaline may also increase the risk of rupture of plaques in atherosclerotic coronary arteries and increase the likelihood ... «Huffington Post, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Atherosclerotic [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/atherosclerotic>. Apr 2024 ».
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