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Noun: atheroma (atheromas,atheromata)  ,a-thu'row-mu
  1. A fatty deposit in the intima (inner lining) of an artery; can obstruct blood flow

Derived forms: atheromas, atheromata

Type of: adipose tissue, fat, fatty tissue

Encyclopedia: Atheroma

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