Atheromatous

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Of, pertaining to, or having atheromas. not-comparable
"Two types of lesions were initially described based on gross examination of the aorta: the fatty streak and the atheromatous plaque."

Adjective

1
of or relating to or resembling atheroma wordnet

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Example

"Two types of lesions were initially described based on gross examination of the aorta: the fatty streak and the atheromatous plaque."

Etymology

From atheroma + -ous.

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