n. [ Gr. &unr_; + -graphy. ] A systematic description of the arteries. [ 1913 Webster ]
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n. [ Gr. &unr_; + -logy. ] That part of anatomy which treats of arteries. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr.
‖n. [ NL.; Gr. &unr_; artery + sclerosis. ] (Med.) a chronic disease characterized by abnormal thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries, esp. of the intima, occurring mostly in old age. Subtypes are distinguished, such as arteriolosclerosis and atherosclerosis. --
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n. [ L. arteriotomia, Gr. &unr_;; &unr_; + &unr_; a cutting. ]
adj.