atheroma
noun /,æθə'roʊmə/
- Definition
- a fatty deposit in the intima (inner lining) of an artery; can obstruct blood flow
- Example
- Here is an example sentence using 'atheroma': She showed great atheroma during the competition.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
4
Consonants
4
Length
8