Definition of ATHEROMA

atheroma

Meanings

Plural: atheromas, atheromata

Noun

  • a fatty deposit in the intima (inner lining) of an artery; can obstruct blood flow
  • An abnormal fatty deposit which develops within the walls of arteries.
  • A kind of cyst on the scalp.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin athērōma (“tumor/mass full of gruel-like matter”), from Ancient Greek ἀθήρωμα (athḗrōma). By surface analysis, ather- + -oma.

Synonyms

atherosis, plaque

Scrabble Score: 13

atheroma is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
atheroma is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
atheroma is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

atheroma is a valid Words With Friends word