Coronary Arteriosclerosis Definition

Coronary Arteriosclerosis:

Thickening and loss of elasticity of the coronary arteries, leading to progressive insufficiency of the arteries (CORONARY DISEASE).

Synonym: coronary atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease.

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