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== Arteriosclerosis Obliterans == ...on is a subtype of [[arteriosclerosis]], a general term for the thickening and hardening of arteries.

...oh-sis) is a form of [[arteriosclerosis]], a broad term for the thickening and hardening of the arteries. ...the [[intima (anatomy)|intima]], the innermost layer of the arterial wall, and therefore does not cause significant narrowing of the arterial lumen.

...rare type of [[skin ulcer]] that is associated with [[hypertension]] and [[arteriosclerosis]]. The condition was first described by the Spanish dermatologist Fernando ...and arteriosclerosis, which leads to a decrease in blood flow to the skin and the formation of an ulcer.

|Term=Arteriosclerosis |Short definition=a disorder causing thickening and hardening of artery walls

The term "atherosclerosis" is derived from the Greek words "athero" (gruel) and "sclerosis" (hardness), indicating the hardening of the arteries due to pla ...[diet]] and [[lifestyle]] on atherosclerosis, and the potential treatments and prevention strategies for atherosclerosis.

...brain that controls many vital functions, including heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure. ...to the part of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord, and "stroke", which is a sudden interruption of blood supply to the brain. The

...a variety of neurological symptoms, including [[weakness]], [[numbness]], and [[cognitive impairment]]. ..." (meaning front), "cerebrum" (meaning brain), "arteria" (meaning artery), and the Greek word "syndromos" (meaning running together). It refers to the gro

...lar myelopathy''' is a medical condition that involves the [[spinal cord]] and the [[blood vessels]] that supply it. It is characterized by damage or dysf ...: "vasculum" which is Latin for vessel, "myelo" which is Greek for marrow, and "pathos" which is Greek for suffering.

...The term is derived from the Greek words 'arteriole' meaning small artery and 'sclerosis' meaning hardening. ...rived from three Greek words: 'Arteriole' (small artery), 'sclero' (hard), and 'osis' (condition). Thus, it literally means "the condition of hard small a

...ry'. The word is related to ''arteire'', the Old French term for 'artery', and ''ἀρτηρία'' (artēría), the Ancient Greek term for 'windpipe, arte ...essel in the microcirculation that extends and branches out from an artery and leads to capillaries.

...[[brain]]. The term originates from the Latin ''cerebrum'', meaning brain, and the Greek ''arteria'', meaning windpipe, which later came to denote arterie ...al arteries]]. These arteries arise from the [[internal carotid arteries]] and the [[vertebral arteries]], respectively. They further divide into smaller

...he term is derived from the Latin word 'vasculum', meaning 'small vessel', and the Greek word 'disorder', meaning 'disruption of order'. ...art of the circulatory system, including the [[heart]], [[blood vessels]], and [[lymphatic vessels]].

...eudohypertension" is derived from the Greek word "pseudo-", meaning false, and the Latin word "hypertensio", meaning high tension or pressure. The term wa ...is closely related to the force and rate of the heartbeat and the diameter and elasticity of the arterial walls.

...term "Iliac" is derived from the Latin "ilium," referring to the hip bone, and the Greek "arteria," meaning windpipe or artery. ...Internal Iliac Artery supplies blood to the pelvic organs, gluteal region, and medial compartment of the thigh. The External Iliac Artery continues as the

...ssociated with various diseases and conditions, such as multiple sclerosis and systemic sclerosis. * [[Arteriosclerosis]]: A condition where the arteries become thickened and stiff, often due to a buildup of plaque on the artery walls.

...cal sites where blood pressure measurements are taken: the [[Ankle|ankle]] and the [[Brachial artery|brachial artery]] in the arm. The "index" refers to t ...is typically done using a [[Doppler ultrasound|Doppler ultrasound]] device and a [[Sphygmomanometer|sphygmomanometer]] (blood pressure cuff).

...term "Sitosterolemia" is derived from the Greek words "sitos" meaning food and "sterol" which refers to sterols or steroid alcohols. The suffix "-emia" is ...ess certain fats, leading to an accumulation of plant sterols in the blood and tissues. This condition is caused by mutations in the [[ABCG5]] or [[ABCG8]

The term "gangrenous" is derived from the Latin word "gangraena" and the Greek word "gangraina," which both mean "putrefaction of tissues." ...jury, infection, or underlying health conditions such as [[diabetes]] or [[arteriosclerosis]]. Gangrenous tissue is often characterized by discoloration, ranging from

...occurring on red blood cells; the four classification groups are A, AB, B, and O * [[AIDS-related complex]] - symptoms including weight loss, fever, and enlarged lymph nodes experienced by people who are infected with HIV but do