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Atheroma

Noun

Definition: A fatty deposit or buildup of cholesterol and other substances on the inner lining of arteries.

Sample Sentence: The doctor informed him that he had atheroma in his coronary arteries, which was causing his chest pain.

Related Products: Cholesterol Supplements, Heart Health Books

Adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by the presence of atheroma.

Sample Sentence: The patient underwent an atheroma removal procedure to improve their overall cardiovascular health.

Plural Noun

Definition: Multiple atheromas.

Sample Sentence: The autopsy revealed severe blockages in the patient's arteries due to numerous atheromas.