Relating to or affected by arteriosclerosis; characterized by hardening of arteries.
From arteriosclerosis + -ic (adjective suffix). Adjectival form of the noun arteriosclerosis. Describes conditions or tissues showing arterial hardening.
When doctors call someone 'arteriosclerotic,' they mean their arteries are significantly hardened—it's not just a diagnosis, it's describing the actual physical state of their blood vessels, which determines their risk for heart attacks and strokes.
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