Pronunciation of 'Atherosclerosis'
Atherosclerosis is pronounced as 'ˌæθəroʊskləˈroʊsɪs' in English (en-US). It refers to a condition in which the arteries become narrowed and hardened due to a buildup of plaque around the artery wall.
Word Origin
The term 'atherosclerosis' originates from Greek, where 'athero-' means 'gruel or paste' and '-sclerosis' means 'hardening'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medical condition characterized by the hardening and narrowing of arteries due to plaque buildup.
Pronounced as 'ATH-uh-roh-skler-OH-sis'. 'ATH' as in 'athlete', 'roh' as in 'row', 'skler' as in 'sklerosis', and 'OH-sis' with stress on the third syllable.