| 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) |
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| 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) |
| atherothrombosis | Thrombus formation in an atheromatous vessel. (05 Mar 2000) |
| atherothrombotic | Denoting, characteristic of, or caused by atherothrombosis. (05 Mar 2000) |