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Is an atheroma a fatty deposit within a joint?
No, an atheroma is an abnormal fatty deposit in an artery.
How atheroma formation develops?
An atheroma is an accumulation of material that has degenerated in the artery walls. When the material swells, it narrows and restricts blood flow.
What is an atheroma?
Atheroma is the deposition of hard yellow plaque in the inner most layers of the arteries which maybe due to high level of fatty and fibres deposition in the blood
Link between aneurysm and atheroma?
ten = 100 ! :)
What is the thickening and loss of elasticity of the arteries referred to as?
atheroma
What is the medical term meaning Fatty deposit or plaque within an artery?
These fatty deposits can result in a condition called Arteriosclerosis, also, Atherosclerosis.
What is the difference between atheroma and plaque?
Atheroma refers to the accumulation of fatty deposits within the arterial wall, while plaque refers to the buildup of these deposits along with other substances like cholesterol, calcium, and cellular waste on the inner lining of arteries. Plaque formation can lead to atheroma progression and possible complications such as narrowing of the arteries, reduced blood flow, and increased risk of cardiovascular diseases.
What is the medical term meaning deposit of plapue on or within the arterial wall?
atheroma
What fatty plaque deposits in the arteries?
High density lipoproteins i believe
What medical terms use the prefix 'athero-'?
The prefix 'athero-' means a soft gruel-like deposit, Athero- is used in medical terms like Atheroma, Atheromatos, and the compound word Atherosclerosis.
What is the accumulation of cholesterol in the arteries called?
It's called atheroma or, more commonly, plaque. If atheroma is not taken under control by means of proper diet, exercise and, in some cases, medication, it may develop into atherosclerosis - the thickening of artery walls. This may eventually block the flow of blood through the affected portion of the artery. This, in turn, may result in a heart attack or stroke, depending on where the blockage occurs.
Is a tumor located within the joint called an atheroma?
No, an atheromais a fatty plaque on the wall of an artery.
