# atheromatic

**Pronunciation:** /ˌæθərəˈmætɪk/ · ATH-er-o-MAT-ik

**Part of speech:** adjective

## Meaning

Relating to or characterized by the formation of fatty deposits within the walls of arteries.

## Examples

- The pathologist identified several atheromatic lesions during the examination of the arterial tissue.
- Long-term hypertension can accelerate the development of atheromatic changes in the vascular system.
- Advanced imaging techniques allow clinicians to visualize the extent of atheromatic plaque in high-risk patients.

## Synonyms

- atherosclerotic — Refers specifically to the hardening of arteries due to plaque.
- fatty — A general, non-technical term for deposits containing lipids.
- plaque-related — Describes conditions caused by the accumulation of arterial deposits.
- stenotic — Refers to the narrowing of the vessel caused by the plaque.

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