The aging-related loss of elasticity (or "hardening") of the arteries is known as __________.

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The term for aging-related loss of elasticity, or hardening, of the arteries is arteriosclerosis. Atherosclerosis refers to the buildup of plaque within the walls of arteries, while atheroma is a more specific term for a type of plaque that can form within arteries. Adventitia is one of the three main layers that make up the structure of arteries.

The Aging-Related Loss of Elasticity (Or "Hardening") of the Arteries