John's grandmother says she has "hardening of the arteries." The more technical term for this condition is:
A) osteoporosis
B) atherosclerosis
C) hypertension
D) apnea

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"Hardening of the arteries" is a layman's term for atherosclerosis, which is the medical term for the condition. Osteoporosis is a condition that affects bones, hypertension is high blood pressure, and apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing.

John's Grandmother Says She Has "Hardening of the Arteries