atheroma

名词 atheroma:

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

ath.er.o.ma

n.（名词）
【复数】 ath.er.o.mas 或 ath.er.o.ma.ta [-m…-t…]
A deposit or degenerative accumulation of lipid-containing plaques on the innermost layer of the wall of an artery, especially on one of the larger arteries.
动脉粥样化：动脉最内层的含脂块状沉淀物和退化的堆积物，尤指在一较大的动脉里

来源：
Latin athôrôma [tumor full of pus that is like gruel]
拉丁语 athôrôma [肿瘤内充满粥样脓液]
from Greek
源自 希腊语
from athôra [gruel]
源自 athôra [粥]

【引伸】
ath.eromato.sis
ath.erom.atous