About The Word Atheroma
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Atheroma
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What's The Definition Of Atheroma?
[n] a fatty deposit in the intima (inner lining) of an artery; can obstruct blood flow
Synonyms | Synonyms for Atheroma: Related Terms | Find terms related to Atheroma: See Also | adipose tissue | fat | fatty tissue Atheroma In Webster's Dictionary \Ath`e*ro"ma\, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?, ?, fr. ? gr?ats,
meal.] (Med.)
(a) An encysted tumor containing curdy matter.
(b) A disease characterized by thickening and fatty
degeneration of the inner coat of the arteries.
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