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A patient with a buildup of fatty deposits in the lining of the arteries has a problem with the ____ of the arteries.
Dilation
The process of expanding or widening an opening or structure in the body, often referring to blood vessels, the pupil of the eye, or the cervix during childbirth.
Collapse
The sudden failure or loss of strength leading to a fall or the falling in of something, such as a structure.
Orthopnea
Difficulty in breathing that is relieved by sitting or standing in an upright position, commonly associated with heart and lung diseases.
Orth/o
A prefix meaning straight, correct, or right, used in medical and technical terms.
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