Which term means "hardened artery"?

a. arteriosclerosis
b. arteriostenosis
c. angiosclerosis
d. atherosclerosis


a
Explanation:
a. arteriosclerosis: correct
b. arteriostenosis: means "narrowed artery"
c. angiosclerosis: means "hardened vessel"
d. atherosclerosis: means "fatty plaque deposits"

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