atherosclerosis

n. a common form of arteriosclerosis resulting from accumulations of lipids such as cholesterol on the inner walls of arteries and their hardening into atherosclerotic (or atheromatous) plaques. —atherosclerotic adj.

Browse dictionary by letter

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Psychology term of the day

November 22nd 2024

association by contiguity

the formation of a mental connection between two items based on the fact that they occur close together in time. Also called contiguity of association. See also law of contiguity.