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atheroma

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1. n. An encysted tumor containing curdy matter. Source: opted
2. n. A disease characterized by thickening and fatty degeneration of the inner coat of the arteries. Source: opted
3. n. a fatty deposit in the intima (inner lining) of an artery; can obstruct blood flow Source: wordnet
4. (a) An encysted tumor containing curdy matter. (b) A disease characterized by thickening and fatty degeneration of the inner coat of the arteries. Source: webster
5. n. a fatty deposit in the intima (inner lining) of an artery; can obstruct blood flow Source: ecdict

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fatty inner arteries artery blood characterized coat containing curdy degeneration deposit disease encysted flow intima lining matter obstruct thickening tumor

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atherine Atherinidae Atherinopsis californiensis athermancy

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