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atheroma

DEFINITIONS OF: atheroma

1

n a fatty deposit in the intima (inner lining) of an artery; can obstruct blood flow

Type of:
adipose tissue, fat, fatty tissue
a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs
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