Atheroma (Noun)
Meaning
A fatty deposit in the intima (inner lining) of an artery; can obstruct blood flow.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The doctor explained that the patient's high cholesterol levels had led to the formation of an atheroma in the coronary artery.
- The atheroma had grown large enough to obstruct blood flow to the heart, causing the patient to experience chest pain.
- Atheroma formation is a common complication of atherosclerosis, a condition in which the arteries become narrowed and hardened.
- The surgeon carefully removed the atheroma from the patient's carotid artery to prevent a stroke.
- The presence of an atheroma in the femoral artery was causing the patient's leg to feel numb and weak.