ATHEROMATOUS

atheromatous, atheromatic

(adjective) of or relating to or resembling atheroma; “atheromatous degeneration of the arteries”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

atheromatous (comparative more atheromatous, superlative most atheromatous)

Of, pertaining to, or having atheromas.

Source: Wiktionary


Ath`e*rom"a*tous, a. (Med.)

Definition: Of, pertaining to, or having the nature of, atheroma. Wiseman.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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MODEST

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