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Atherosclerosis
动脉粥样硬化
Atherosclerosis is a disease that affects the blood vessels called arteries which carry blood to the organs of the body.
动脉粥样硬化是一种影响称为动脉的血管的疾病，而动脉负责将血液输送到身体的器官。
Normal arteries allow blood to flow freely. However, these arteries can become hardened and narrowed by deposits called plaques. These plaques are made up of cholesterol and inflammatory materials.
正常情况下，血液在动脉血管内自由流动。然而，动脉内积聚的斑块沉积物将导致它们发生硬化和狭窄。这些斑块由胆固醇和炎症性物质组成。
This disease process is called atherosclerosis and it can occur in any artery in your body.
这一疾病过程称为动脉粥样硬化，它可发生于身体的任一动脉中。
Atherosclerotic plaques build up over time and can decrease the amount of blood flow to the area the artery supplies.
动脉粥样硬化斑块将随时间的推移逐渐积聚，导致动脉供应的区域血流量减少。
Atherosclerosis can begin at a young age even though it may not cause problems until years later.
动脉粥样硬化可始于年幼时，尽管它可能到几年后才会引起问题。
Atherosclerosis increases the risk of kidney failure, heart disease, and stroke.
动脉粥样硬化会增加肾衰竭、心脏疾病和卒中的风险。
相关单词学习
Atherosclerosis
①发音和释义
ath•er•o•scle•ro•sis/ˌæθərəʊsklɪəˈrəʊsɪs/n. 动脉粥样硬化
A common form of arteriosclerosis in which fatty substances form a deposit of plaque on the inner lining of arterial walls.
单词 atherosclerosis 由下列成分构成
athero- 动脉粥样化
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sclerosis 硬化
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Stroke
stroke/ˈstrəʊk/n. 卒中
A blockage or breaking of a blood vessel that leads to the brain.
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