| atheroma | <medicine> An encysted tumour containing curdy matter. A disease characterised by thickening and fatty degeneration of the inner coat of the arteries. Origin: L, fr. Gr, fr. Grats, meal. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| atheroma embolism | Embolism of lipid debris from an ulcerated atheromatous deposit, generally from a large artery to small arterial branches; it is usually small and rarely causes infarction. Synonym: atheroma embolism. (05 Mar 2000) |
| atheromatosis | <pathology> A diffuse atheromatous disease of the arteries. (16 Dec 1997) |
| atheromatous | <medicine> Of, pertaining to, or having the nature of, atheroma. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| atheromatous degeneration | Focal accumulation of lipid material (atheroma) in the intima and subintimal portion of arteries, eventually resulting in fibrous thickening or calcification. (05 Mar 2000) |
| atheromatous plaque | A well-demarcated yellow area or swelling on the intimal surface of an artery; produced by intimal lipid deposit. (05 Mar 2000) |