atheroma

English - Turkish

Definition of atheroma in English Turkish dictionary

aterom

(Tıp) Derialtı gözeli örgüsündeki fena oluşumlar

Related Terms

atheromatous

ateromatöz

English - English

Definition of atheroma in English English dictionary

An abnormal fatty deposit which develops within the walls of arteries

Bulging yellow mass or "plaque" that forms within the walls lining the arteries Atheromas (ITALIAN, porridge) contain a mix of fat, cholesterol, inflammatory cells, and fibrous scar tissue and, when deposited on the inner wall of an artery, reduce its inner diameter

An encysted tumor containing curdy matter

The lesion of atherosclerosis; found in the tunica intima

Deposits of cholesterol and other fats that cause furring and narrowing of the arteries (also called atherosclerosis)

A disease characterized by thickening and fatty degeneration of the inner coat of the arteries

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

The fat deposits inside arteries in atherosclerosis

lesion produced in intima of arteries with focal accumulation of lipids, complex carbohydrates, proteins, blood and blood products, fibrous tissue and calcium deposits and associated with changes in media

fat deposited in the wall of medium and larger sized arteries, Associated with the laying down of calcium and fibrous tissue, causing narrowing of the artery Atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis are often used interchangeably

atherosis

Related Terms

atheromatous

of or relating to or resembling atheroma; "atheromatous degeneration of the arteries

atheromatous

Of, pertaining to, or having the nature of, atheroma

atheromatous

of or relating to or resembling atheroma; "atheromatous degeneration of the arteries"

Hyphenation

ath·er·o·ma

Synonyms

plaque, atherosis

Etymology

[ "a-th&-'rO-m& ] (noun.) 1875. From Latin athērōma (“tumor full gruel-like matter”), from ἀθήρωμα (athērōma).