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atheroma

/ˌæθ.əˈrəʊ.mə/

Tradução: Termo médico que designa o depósito de gordura que se acumula na camada interna das artérias e pode obstruir ou bloquear o fluxo sanguíneo.

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noun

/ˌæθ.əˈrəʊ.mə/C2formalmedical
  • ptTermo médico que designa o depósito de gordura que se acumula na camada interna das artérias e pode obstruir ou bloquear o fluxo sanguíneo.

A medical term for a fatty deposit that builds up in the inner lining of an artery, which can impede or block blood flow.

  1. Fatty deposit in arteryC1formalmedical

    A fatty deposit that builds up in the inner lining of an artery, which can restrict or block blood flow.

    ptAteroma

    • The doctor explained that an atheroma can lead to serious heart problems.
    • Atheromas are often associated with high cholesterol levels.
    • The patient's scan revealed a large atheroma in the coronary artery.

    Sinônimosarterial plaqueplaque

Formas
  • atheromas plural form
  • atheromata plural form
  • atheromas' possessive plural form
  • atheromata's possessive plural form
  • atheroma's possessive singular form