| Definition of 'arteriosclerosis obliterans' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) arteriosclerosis obliterans
a stage of arteriosclerosis involving closure of blood vessels
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| Definition of 'arteriosclerosis obliterans' |
U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. arteriosclerosis obliterans
Common occlusive arterial disease which is caused by ATHEROSCLEROSIS. It is characterized by lesions in the innermost layer (ARTERIAL INTIMA) of arteries including the AORTA and its branches to the extremities. Risk factors include smoking, HYPERLIPIDEMIA, and HYPERTENSION.
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