Definition of inference for English Language Learners. : 1  the act or process of reaching a conclusion about something from known facts or evidence. : 2  a conclusion or opinion that is formed because of known facts or evidence.
Causes of Clogged Arteries. There are many substances and properties that can circulate with the blood, including cholesterol, calcium, fat, fibrin and cellular waste. When these substances accumulate on the inner walls of the arteries, they turn into plaque buildup.
Coronary heart disease (CHD) occurs when your coronary arteries (the arteries that supply blood and oxygen to your heart muscle) become clogged with fatty material called plaque or atheroma. Plaque slowly builds up on the inner walls of the arteries, causing them to become narrow. This process is called atherosclerosis.