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1. (n.) atheroma
a sebaceous cyst.
2. atheroma
an abnormal deposition of plaque and fibrous matter on the inner wall of an artery.
Etymology: (1700–10; < NL, L: a tumor filled with gruellike matter < Gk athērōma=athēr(ē) gruel +-ōma -oma)
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1. (noun) atheroma
a fatty deposit in the intima (inner lining) of an artery; can obstruct blood flow
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1. (noun) atheroma
an encysted tumor containing curdy matter
2. (noun) atheroma
a disease characterized by thickening and fatty degeneration of the inner coat of the arteries
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