Angiosclerosis
Definition
A structural pathological process characterized by the hardening, stiffening, and loss of elasticity of blood vessel walls, particularly of small arteries and arterioles, due to deposits of fibrous tissue, lipids, or calcium. This well-defined condition, closely linked to the general aging process, arterial hypertension, and metabolic disorders, narrows the vascular lumen and significantly reduces the circulatory flow's capacity to adapt to the needs of peripheral tissues.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Angiosclerosis
- Vascular hardening
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Feminine noun, regular structural plural shifting and standard case endings. |
| Formation | Neologistic compound formed from the scientific combining elements of Greek origin 'angio-' (blood vessel) and the pathological suffix '-sclerosis' (pathological hardening of a tissue). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [an.dʒi.o.skle.ˈro.zə] |
| Source | Official Encyclopedia of Medical Pathologies and Histological Structural Standards |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Examenul de fund de ochi a evidențiat o angioscleroză retiniană moderată, reflectând efectele binedefinite ale hipertensiunii cronice.
EN: The fundus examination revealed moderate retinal angiosclerosis, reflecting the well-defined effects of chronic hypertension.
RO: Medicul a explicat că această angioscleroză avansată reduce aportul de oxigen către extremități și provoacă dureri la mers.
EN: The physician explained that this advanced angiosclerosis reduces oxygen supply to the extremities and causes pain when walking.
RO: Analiza histologică realizată în laborator pe fragmentul arterial a confirmat prezența unui proces extins de angioscleroză.
EN: The histological analysis performed in the laboratory on the arterial fragment confirmed the presence of an extensive angiosclerosis process.
Idioms & Phrases
Angioscleroză retiniană / Retinal angiosclerosis
RO: Modificare structurală a vaselor din fundul de ochi, utilizată clinic ca indicator direct al severității bolii hipertensive sistemice.
EN: A structural modification of the vessels in the fundus, clinically used as a direct indicator of systemic hypertensive disease severity.
Profil histologic de angioscleroză / Angiosclerosis histological profile
RO: Ansamblul trăsăturilor microscopice vizibile în laborator care indică îngroșarea fibroasă a intimei și mediei arteriale.
EN: The set of microscopic features visible in the laboratory indicating the fibrous thickening of the arterial intima and media.
Angioscleroză senilă / Senile angiosclerosis
RO: Pierdere fiziologică și patologică treptată a elasticității vasculare asociată binedefinit cu înaintarea în vârstă.
EN: A gradual physiological and pathological loss of vascular elasticity well-defined and associated with advancing age.
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