Meaning of atheroma in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌæθəˈroʊmə/

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  1. Noun

    atheroma

    Etymology

    late 16th century: via Latin from Greek athērōma, from athērē, atharē‘groats’

    Definitions

    1. a fatty deposit in the intima (inner lining) of an artery

    Examples

    • « can obstruct blood flow »

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