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| aterosklerozo | |||
| Английский тезаурус | |||
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| The gradual build-up of plaque inside of artery walls. Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances found in blood. Over time, the plaque hardens and narrows the arteries, decreasing the flow of oxygen-rich blood to organs and other parts of the body. | |||