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atheroma
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Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
An atheroma (plural: atheromata or atheromas ) is an accumulation of degenerative material in the tunica intima (inner layer) of artery walls. The material consists of (mostly) macrophage cells , or debris, containing lipids ( cholesterol and fatty acids), ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"encysted tumor," 1706, medical Latin, from Greek atheroma , from athere "groats, porridge" (related to ather "chaff"), in reference to what is inside. For ending, see -oma .
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Atheroma \Ath`e*ro"ma\, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?, ?, fr. ? gr?ats, meal.] (Med.) An encysted tumor containing curdy matter. A disease characterized by thickening and fatty degeneration of the inner coat of the arteries.
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context pathology English) An abnormal fatty deposit which develops within the walls of artery.
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a fatty deposit in the intima (inner lining) of an artery; can obstruct blood flow [also: atheromata (pl)]
Usage examples of atheroma.
The only findings were minimal atheroma formation in the abdominal aorta and a benign-appearing polyp in the large intestine.
Zillner attributed this circumstance to the small size of the wound, atheroma and degeneration of the aorta and slight retraction of the inner coat, together with a possible plugging of the pericardial opening.