Pronunciation of 'Atherosclerosis'
The word 'atherosclerosis' refers to a medical condition in which the arteries become narrowed and hardened due to a buildup of plaque. It is pronounced as /ˌæθəroʊskləˈroʊsɪs/ in English.
Word Origin
The word '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 the arteries due to plaque buildup.
Pronounced as ‘æ-thuh-roh-skluh-ROH-sis’. ‘æ’ as in 'cat', ‘thuh’ as in 'the', ‘roh’ as in 'row', ‘skluh’ as in 'school', and ‘ROH-sis’ with stress on the third syllable.