English word atherosclerotic comes from English sclerotic, English athero-

Detailed word origin of atherosclerotic

Dictionary entry	Language	Definition
sclerotic	English (eng)	Hard and insular.. Having or relating to sclerosis.. Of or pertaining to the sclera (anatomy) The sclerotic coat of the eye.
athero-	English (eng)	(medicine) arterial conditions that are characterised by gruel-like lesions.
atherosclerotic	English (eng)	Of, pertaining to, or afflicted with atherosclerosis.

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