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arteriosclerosis; hardening of the arteries
A medical condition in which the walls of the arteries thicken and lose elasticity, restricting blood flow.
A compound of 動脈 (artery) and 硬化 (hardening). This is one of the most commonly discussed health conditions in Japanese media, particularly in the context of 生活習慣病 (lifestyle diseases) and aging.
Common collocations
- 動脈硬化を防ぐ: to prevent arteriosclerosis
- 動脈硬化が進む: arteriosclerosis progresses
- 動脈硬化の検査: test for arteriosclerosis
- 動脈硬化症: arteriosclerotic disease
Related words
Related Words
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静脈 (vein)
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心筋梗塞 (heart attack)
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脳卒中 (stroke)
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コレステロール (cholesterol)