Medical Definition of AtheroscleroticAtherosclerotic: Pertaining to atherosclerosis, the process of progressive thickening and hardening of the walls of arteries from fat deposits on their inner lining. Atherosclerotic heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US. Last Editorial Review: 5/13/2016 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List Need help identifying pills and medications? |


