1. Plural of atheroma; deposits of fatty substances, cholesterol, and other materials that accumulate in the inner lining of arteries, forming plaques.
Usage: medical/anatomical term; plural form

Examples

• The cardiologist identified multiple atheromata in the patient's coronary arteries.
• Atheromata formation is a key factor in the development of atherosclerosis.
• Smoking accelerates the buildup of atheromata in blood vessels.
• The imaging study revealed significant atheromata in the carotid arteries.
• Reducing cholesterol levels can help slow the progression of atheromata.