atheromatous

Meanings

• noun

  A condition characterized by the formation of plaques, called atheromas or atheromatous plaques, in the inner layer of an artery. These plaques are composed of cholesterol, lipids, and other substances.

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Variants

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atheroma , atheromas , atheromata , atheromatous

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'atheroma', which means 'porridge' or 'gruel', and the suffix '-ous' meaning 'having the nature of'. This refers to the soft, plaque-like substance that forms in the arteries.

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1. Atheromatous plaques are not always symptomatic and can go undetected until a major cardiovascular event occurs.

2. High levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol in the blood contribute to the formation of atheromatous plaques.

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1. atherosclerosis: Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the buildup of atheromatous plaques in the inner layer of arterial walls.

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Atheromatous plaques have been linked to various cardiovascular diseases, including coronary artery disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease. They can narrow and harden the arteries, reducing blood flow and potentially leading to serious health complications.

How to Memorize "atheromatous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine small, cholesterol-rich deposits forming and accumulating on the walls of your arteries, gradually narrowing and hardening them.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'atheroma' means 'porridge' and 'porridge' in the body is atherosclerosis, which is the buildup of plaque.

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