| atheroembolism | Cholesterol embolism, with or without calcific matter, originating from an atheroma of the aorta or other diseased artery. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| atherogenesis | Formation of atheroma, important in the pathogenesis of arteriosclerosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| atherogenic | <pathology> Having the capacity to start or accelerate the process of atherogenesis (the formation of lipid deposits in the arteries). Origin: Gr. Gennan = to produce (09 Oct 1997) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| atherosclerosis | <cardiology, pathology> The progressive narrowing and hardening of the arteries over time. This is known to occur to some degree with aging, but other risk factors that accelerate this process have been identified. These factors include: high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes and family history for atherosclerotic disease. (27 Sep 1997) |
| atherosclerotic | Relating to or characterised by atherosclerosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| atherosclerotic aneurysm | The most common type of aneurysm, occurring in the abdominal aorta and other large arteries, primarily in the elderly. Synonym: atherosclerotic aneurysm. (05 Mar 2000) |
| atherosclerotic plaque | <cardiology, pathology> A buildup of cholesterol and fatty material within a blood vessel due to the effects of atherosclerosis. (27 Sep 1997) |
| atherosclerotic vascular disease | <cardiology> The progressive narrowing and hardening of the arteries over time. This is known to occur to some degree with aging, but other risk factors that accelerate this process have been identified. These factors include: high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes and family history for atherosclerotic disease. (27 Sep 1997) |
| atherosis | <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) |