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atheromatous

atheromatous

1 9.9
Having fatty deposits that make arteries thick and hard
  • adjective
  • /ˌæθəˈroʊmətəs/
  • Specialized
: ateromatoso
  • The patient's atheromatous buildup led to significant blockage in the arteries, necessitating surgery.

Examples

  • This case of renal cholesterol atheromatous embolism was confirmed by tissue examination.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Atheromatous embolism is a systemic disease resulting from cholesterol crystal embolization in many organs, including the kidneys.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Exclusion of early atheroma is, however, not possible, since arteries that appear angiographically normal may show atheromatous changes at necropsy.

    Academic text (1992)

  • Atheroemboli are the most common culprits and are usually dislodged from the atheromatous aorta during arteriography, angioplasty, or aortic surgery.

    Academic text (1995)

  • Doctors diagnosed him with an atheromatous condition that affected the arteries in his heart.

  • Regular check-ups can help detect atheromatous changes in arteries before they cause serious problems.

Synonyms

atherosclerotic
vsatheromatous
  • Specialized
1 7.7

Having fatty deposits inside arteries that reduce blood flow

emphasizes artery features of the atheroma lesion rather than plaque process
arteriosclerotic
vsatheromatous
  • Specialized
1 9.1

Artery walls that are thick, hard, and do not stretch well

is more specific referring to lesion features not general wall thickening
atheromatic
vsatheromatous
  • Specialized
9.9

Having fatty, sticky deposits on the inside walls of arteries that can block blood flow

focuses on artery thickening and disease rather than degeneration

How Atheromatous

atherosclerotic
  • Specialized
1 7.7
atheromatous
  • Specialized
1 9.9
atheromatic
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

atheromatous positive

Morphology

atheromatous = atheroma (transparent) = atheroma + ous

The adjective 'atheromatous' is clearly derived from 'atheroma' with the suffix '-ous' indicating a characteristic or relation.

Etymology

Atheromatous comes from the Greek roots athere meaning 'gruel' or 'porridge' and -oma meaning 'mass'. That picture of a 'porridge'-like mass helps you remember that atheromatous describes arteries with thick, fatty plaques that stick to their inner walls.