hardening of the arteries meaning

UK US /ˈhɑrdənɪŋ ʌv ðə ˈɑrtəriz/ 8 syllables

hardening of the arteries (noun): sclerosis of the arterial walls.

Definition of hardening of the arteries

  1. sclerosis of the arterial walls

    Synonyms: arteriosclerosis, arterial sclerosis, induration of the arteries, coronary-artery disease

    Type of: sclerosis

    Kinds: atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis obliterans

How to pronounce hardening of the arteries

hardening of the arteries is pronounced /ˈhɑrdənɪŋ ʌv ðə ˈɑrtəriz/ in American English. It has 8 syllables.

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