Angioplerosis

/ˌændʒioʊpləˈroʊsɪs/ noun

Definition

A condition characterized by the filling or congestion of blood vessels with blood or other substances.

Etymology

From Greek 'angion' (vessel) + 'plerosis' (filling, fullness). This medical term describes the pathological state where vessels become abnormally full or congested.

Kelly Says

While most medical terms describe what's *wrong* with vessels, angioplerosis literally means they're too full—it's the vascular equivalent of an overstuffed closet where everything's packed too tightly.

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