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LCE SCIENCE
Ch 3: Circulation Sec 4: (Integrating Health) Cardiovascular Health
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| atherosclerosis | a condition in which an artery wall thickens as a result of the build up of fatty materials |
| heart attack | a condition in which blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked, causing heart cells to die |
| hypertension | a disorder in which a person's blood pressure is consistently higher than normal; also called high blood pressure |