atheromatosis

noun

ath·​er·​o·​ma·​to·​sis ˌath-ə-rō-mə-ˈtō-səs How to pronounce atheromatosis (audio)
plural atheromatoses -ˌsēz How to pronounce atheromatosis (audio)
: a disease characterized by atheromatous degeneration of the arteries

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“Atheromatosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/atheromatosis. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.

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