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Atheroma Definition & Meaning

atheroma
noun
  1. a fatty deposit in the intima (inner lining) of an artery; can obstruct blood flow

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What does atheroma mean?
a fatty deposit in the intima (inner lining) of an artery; can obstruct blood flow
What part of speech is atheroma?
Atheroma is a noun.

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