Atheromatous (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or resembling atheroma; "atheromatous degeneration of the arteries".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The atheromatous plaque that built up on the inner lining of the artery caused it to rupture.
- The patient's doctor attributed the heart attack to the atheromatous changes in the coronary arteries.
- Autopsy results revealed that the deceased had suffered from atheromatous disease, which had gone undiagnosed during life.
- As the patient aged, the atheromatous deposits in her blood vessels became more pronounced and began to cause problems.
- The atheromatous lesions in the carotid arteries were clearly visible on the ultrasound images, indicating a high risk of stroke.