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[ adjective ] of or relating to or resembling atheroma

Synonyms

atheromatic

Examples

"atheromatous degeneration of the arteries"

Used in print

(J. W. C. Hagstrom et al., "Debilitating muscular...)

The coronary_arteries were sclerotic and diffusely narrowed throughout their courses , and the right_coronary_artery was virtually occluded by a yellow atheromatous plaque 1.5 cm. distal to its origin .

Related terms

atheroma atheroma atheroma

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