noun
arteriosclerosis; hardening of the arteries
Medical term for the thickening and stiffening of arterial walls.
動脈硬化症は生活習慣病の一つです。
Arteriosclerosis is one of the lifestyle-related diseases.
医者に動脈硬化症の予防について相談した。
I consulted a doctor about preventing arteriosclerosis.