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Mönckeberg's arteriosclerosis |
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arteriosclerosis /ar·te·rio·scle·ro·sis/ (-sklĕ-ro´sis) a group of diseases characterized by thickening and loss of elasticity of the arterial walls, occurring in three forms: atherosclerosis, Mönckeberg's arteriosclerosis, and arteriolosclerosis.arteriosclerot´ic Mönckeberg's arteriosclerosis arteriosclerosis with extensive deposits of calcium in the middle coat of the artery. arteriosclerosis obli´terans that in which proliferation of the intima of the small vessels has caused complete obliteration of the lumen of the artery. peripheral arteriosclerosis arteriosclerosis of the limbs. Mönckeberg's arteriosclerosis [meng′kəbərgz] Etymology: Johann G. Mönckeberg, German pathologist, 1877-1925 a form of arteriosclerosis in which extensive calcium deposits are found in the tunica media of the artery with little obstruction of the lumen. Also called medial arteriosclerosis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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