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粥樣硬化

简粥样硬化 · 繁粥樣硬化

Mandarin · pinyin zhōu yàng yìng huà

atherosclerosis
hardening of the arteries

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粥: zhōu · rice gruel, congee
樣: yàng · shape, form, pattern, style
硬: yìng · hard, firm, strong; obstinate
化: huà · change, convert, reform; -ize
样: yàng · shape, form, pattern, style

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1–4–4–4 · zhou1 yang4 ying4 hua4

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noun

(medicine) atherosclerosis

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