ATHEROMA


Meaning of ATHEROMA in English

ˌathəˈrōmə noun

( plural atheromas also atheroma·ta -ˈrōməd.ə)

Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, a tumor containing gruellike matter, from Greek athērōma, from athērē, athēra gruel, from ather-, athēr beard of grain, point of a lance, barb; akin to Greek antherix beard of grain, stalk, anthereōn chin, anthryskion chervil, anthrēnē hornet, wasp

: a disease characterized by fatty degeneration of the inner coat of the arteries

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