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Albumin

A major plasma protein synthesized in the liver that serves as a transport for fatty acids, bilirubin, and some drugs. Decreased serum albumin occurs in renal disease.

Atherosclerosis
A narrowing of a blood vessel due to the accumulation of plaque, resulting in a restriction of blood flow. Plaque comprises irregular deposits of cholesterol and other debris deposited within the intima and media of large and medium-sized arteries.

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