Atheromatic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or resembling atheroma; "atheromatous degeneration of the arteries".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The atheromatic plaque in the patient's artery was causing a significant blockage of blood flow.
- Atheromatic lesions were found in the coronary arteries of the deceased, contributing to the cause of death.
- The doctor explained that the atheromatic changes in the patient's blood vessels were a result of years of high cholesterol.
- The atheromatic process had caused the artery to become severely narrowed, leading to ischemia in the surrounding tissue.
- The pathologist's report noted the presence of atheromatic material in the aorta, which had likely contributed to the patient's cardiovascular disease.