Pronunciation of 'Atherosclerosis'
Atherosclerosis is a medical term referring to the hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to the buildup of plaque. It is pronounced as 'ath-er-oh-skluh-roh-sis' in English.
Word Origin
The term 'atherosclerosis' originates from the Greek words 'athērē' (meaning gruel or paste) and 'sklērōsis' (meaning hardening).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A condition characterized by the hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to plaque buildup.
Pronounced as 'ath-er-oh-skluh-roh-sis'. 'Ath' as in 'athlete', 'er' as in 'error', 'oh' as in 'oh', 'skluh' as in 'skull', and 'roh-sis' with stress on the 'roh'.