atheromatous
/ˌæθəˈroʊmətəs/
adjective
- Relating to or affected by atheroma, a fatty deposit that builds up inside arteries.
- Atheromatous plaques can narrow blood vessels and reduce blood flow.
- The patient's atheromatous arteries were discovered during a routine scan.
- Doctors monitor atheromatous changes in the arteries to prevent heart attacks.