The narrowing and hardening of the blood vessels that supply blood is termed ____.

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Atherosclerosis is the buildup of plaque, made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances, on the walls of the arteries, leading to the narrowing and hardening of the vessels through which blood flows. Aneurysm refers to a bulge in the wall of a blood vessel, while hyperlipidemia refers to high levels of lipids (fats) in the blood, and high blood pressure refers to elevated pressure within the arteries. While each of these conditions can contribute to the development of atherosclerosis, none are as specific or comprehensive a term to describe the phenomenon of narrowed and hardened blood vessels.

The Narrowing and Hardening of the Blood Vessels That Supply