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arterial blood gas
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A test in which blood taken from an artery is analyzed for amounts of carbon dioxide and oxygen.
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arteriole
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A tiny branch of an artery.
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arteriosclerosis
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A chronic disease in which thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of the arterial walls result in impaired blood circulation. It develops with aging, and in hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and other conditions. [Heritage]
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arteriosclerosis
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loss of elasticity in walls of arteries due to thickening and calcification
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arteriogram
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(ar-TEER-ee-o-gram) An x-ray of arteries; the person receives an injection of a dye that outlines the vessels on an x-ray.
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