arteriosclerosis
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A medical condition in which the walls of the arteries become thick and stiff, reducing blood flow.
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Which word fits the gap? "Years of poor diet contributed to his _____ in his fifties."
Answer: arteriosclerosis
In your own words, what does "arteriosclerosis" mean?
A medical condition in which the walls of the arteries become thick and stiff, reducing blood flow.
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