hardening of the arteries

noun

1. a nontechnical name for arteriosclerosis

Example Sentences

The researchers, led by Mete Civelek, PhD, wanted to better understand factors that influence our risk for cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, the hardening of the arteries.

From Science Daily

In addition to helping regulate the reproductive system, estrogen influences fine-motor control and memory, enhances the growth and development of neurons, and helps to prevent hardening of the arteries.

From Scientific American

Arteriosclerosis is hardening of the arteries that can restrict blood flow.

From Seattle Times

According to information in the coroner database on Thursday, arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease — hardening of the arteries — was a contributing factor.

From Los Angeles Times

Among older adults in general, the same inflammatory factors associated with atherosclerosis, the clogging and hardening of the arteries that nourish the heart, can also afflict blood vessels that feed the brain.

From New York Times