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‖ atheroma Path.|æθəˈrəʊmə|
[L., a. Gr. ἀθήρωµα, -µατ-, f. ἀθήρη = ἀθάρη groats, porridge.]
a. An encysted tumour containing matter resembling oatmeal-gruel or curds.
b. Fatty degeneration of the arterial coats.
1706Phillips, Atheroma..does not cause Pain, nor change the Colour of the Skin. 1875Walton Dis. Eye 94 The ophthalmic artery was found to have undergone atheroma. |