arteriolosclerosis

[US]//ɑːˌtɪə.rɪ.ə.ləʊ.skləˈrəʊ.sɪs//
[UK]//ɑːrˌtɪr.i.oʊ.loʊ.skləˈroʊ.sɪs//

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n.A medical condition involving the thickening and loss of elasticity of the walls of arterioles (small arteries).
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arteriolosclerosis is a pathological condition characterized by the hardening of the small arteries.

hypertension is the primary cause of arteriolosclerosis.

the pathologist diagnosed arteriolosclerosis after examining the tissue sample.

severe arteriolosclerosis often leads to chronic kidney disease.

benign arteriolosclerosis is common in elderly patients.

malignant arteriolosclerosis develops rapidly in untreated high blood pressure.

hyaline arteriolosclerosis appears as pink deposits in vessel walls.

hyperplastic arteriolosclerosis indicates acute severe hypertension.

diabetes mellitus accelerates the progression of arteriolosclerosis.

retinal examination can reveal signs of arteriolosclerosis.

doctors found evidence of cerebral arteriolosclerosis during the autopsy.

treatment for arteriolosclerosis focuses on managing underlying blood pressure.

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