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Meaning of CORONARY-ARTERY DISEASE
 
WordNet Dictionary
Definition:
[n] sclerosis of the arterial walls
[n] a stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls
 
Synonyms:
arterial sclerosis
,
arteriosclerosis
,
hardening of the arteries
,
induration of the arteries
 
See Also:
arteriosclerosis obliterans
,
atherosclerosis
,
coronary artery disease
,
coronary-artery disease
,
induration
,
sclerosis
Medical Dictionary
Definition:
Narrowing or blockage of one or more of the coronary arteries resulting in decreased blood supply to the heart (ischemia). Also called Ischemic Heart Disease.
 
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