adjective
- relating to or characterized by atheroma; affected by the buildup of fatty deposits in artery walls
Usage: medical/anatomical term; commonly used in cardiology and pathology
Examples
- The patient's atheromatous plaques were visible on the coronary angiogram.
- Atheromatous disease of the carotid artery increased his stroke risk.
- The cardiologist identified atheromatous lesions in multiple vessels.
- Atheromatous deposits can narrow blood vessels and restrict blood flow.
- Risk factors for atheromatous changes include high cholesterol and smoking.