There are more than 50 countries that export coffee. They are near the equator, where the climate is conducive to producing coffee beans.
ATHEROSCLEROSIS
atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease
(noun) a stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls, thus narrowing the arteries
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
atherosclerosis (plural atheroscleroses)
(pathology) The clogging or hardening of arteries or blood vessels caused by plaques (accumulations of fatty deposits, usually cholesterol).
Usage notes
Atherosclerosis is easily confused with arteriosclerosis. The latter is a general term for hardening of arteries, for which atherosclerosis is one of the most common causes.
Source: Wiktionary
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