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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.
動脈硬化は生活習慣病の一つだ。
Arteriosclerosis is one of the lifestyle-related diseases.
喫煙や高脂肪の食事は動脈硬化のリスクを高める。
Smoking and a high-fat diet increase the risk of arteriosclerosis.
定期的な運動と食事の改善は動脈硬化の予防に効果的だと言われている。
Regular exercise and dietary improvements are said to be effective in preventing arteriosclerosis.
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 TERMS:
- 動脈: artery
- 静脈: vein
- 心筋梗塞: heart attack (myocardial infarction)
- 脳卒中: stroke