Arteriosclerosis refers to a stiffening of arteries. Arteriosclerosis's a general term describing any hardening (and loss of elasticity) of medium or large arteries (from the Greek Arterio, meaning artery, and sclerosis, meaning hardening) It shouldn't be confused with "arteriolosclerosis" or "atherosclerosis", which are described in greater detail below. Also known by the name "myoconditis" which's outdated and no longer in general use. Types Arteriolosclerosis's any hardening (and loss of e… (More on Arteriosclerosis)