First Known Use: 1875
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atheroma
noun ath·er·o·ma \ˌa-thə-ˈrō-mə\
plural ath·er·o·mas also ath·er·o·ma·ta\-mə-tə\
Definition of ATHEROMA
1
: fatty degeneration of the inner coat of the arteries
2
: an abnormal fatty deposit in an artery
— ath·er·o·ma·tous \-ˈrō-mə-təs\ adjective
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Origin of ATHEROMA
New Latin atheromat-, atheroma, from Latin, a tumor containing matter resembling gruel, from Greek athērōma, from athēra gruel
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atheroma
noun ath·er·o·ma \ˌath-ə-ˈrō-mə\
plural ath·er·o·mas also ath·er·o·ma·ta \-mət-ə\
Medical Definition of ATHEROMA
1
: fatty degeneration of the inner coat of the arteries
2
: an abnormal fatty deposit in an artery
—ath·er·o·ma·tous \-ˈrō-mət-əs\ adjective
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