atheroma Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a fatty deposit in the intima (inner lining) of an artery; can obstruct blood flow
WordNet
Ath`e*ro"ma noun
Etymology
L., fr. Gr. , , fr. grats, meal.Definitions
(Med.) (a) An encysted tumor containing curdy matter. (b) A disease characterized by thickening and fatty degeneration of the inner coat of the arteries.
