Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or caused by the formation of atheromas, especially relating to the buildup of cholesterol in arteries.

“The atheromatous plaque was found in the patient’s coronary artery during the angiogram.”

2. noun

A deposit of fatty material that has accumulated in the wall of an artery and is associated with atheroma.

“The pathologist examined the atheromatous tissue under the microscope to determine its origin.”