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hardening of arteries

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hard·en·ing of arteries (härdn-ng)
n.
The condition of arteriosclerosis.

hardening [hahr´den-ing]
2. the process of making more firm.
hardening of arteries popular term for arteriosclerosis.
work hardening see work hardening.


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