Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ath-uh-roh-muh]
- /ˌæθ əˈroʊ mə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ath-uh-roh-muh]
- /ˌæθ əˈroʊ mə/
Definitions of atheroma word
- noun atheroma a fatty deposit on or within the inner lining of an artery, often causing an obstruction to the blood flow 3
- noun atheroma a condition marked by deposits of small fatty nodules on the inner walls of the arteries, often accompanied by degeneration of the affected areas; also, such a nodule or arterial plaque 3
- noun plural atheroma a sebaceous cyst. 1
- noun plural atheroma a mass of yellowish fatty and cellular material that forms in and beneath the inner lining of the arterial walls. 1
- noun atheroma Degeneration of the walls of the arteries caused by accumulated fatty deposits and scar tissue, and leading to restriction of the circulation and a risk of thrombosis. 1
- noun atheroma (pathology) An abnormal fatty deposit which develops within the walls of arteries. 0
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Origin of atheroma
First appearance:
before 1700 One of the 50% oldest English words
1700-10; < New Latin, Latin: a tumor filled with gruellike matter < Greek athḗrōma, equivalent to athḗr(ē) gruel + -ōma -oma
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Parts of speech for Atheroma
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atheroma popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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