PAD
Medical term · P
Abbreviation for peripheral artery disease, a condition caused by atherosclerosis in the arteries in the legs or leading to them.
Related terms
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Peripheral artery diseaseA condition caused by atherosclerosis in the arteries in the legs or leading to them.
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AtherosclerosisThe buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) in the walls of arteries, causing narrowing and reduced blood flow; the disease responsible for most heart attacks and many strokes.
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ConditionA state of being, like being healthy or fit, or having a problem, such as a heart problem.
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DiseaseAn abnormal condition in the body causing harm.