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ATHEROMA
atheroma
(noun) a fatty deposit in the intima (inner lining) of an artery; can obstruct blood flow
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
atheroma (plural atheromas or atheromata)
(pathology) An abnormal fatty deposit which develops within the walls of arteries.
(pathology, obsolete) A kind of cyst on the scalp.
Synonyms
• plaque
• atherosis
Source: Wiktionary
Ath`e*ro"ma, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. (Med.) (a) An encysted tumor containing curdy matter. (b) A disease characterized by thickening and fatty degeneration of the inner coat of the arteries.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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