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Atherosclerosis
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Definition
: A thickening and loss of elasticity of the walls of ARTERIES that occurs with formation of ATHEROSCLEROTIC PLAQUES within the ARTERIAL INTIMA.
See Also
Chylomicron Remnants
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Plaque, Atherosclerotic
Examples
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Other names
Atheroscleroses; Atherogenesis