atheromatous degeneration of the arteries.    From Wordnet, Princeton University. 

These erosions are frequently called atheromatous ulcers, and fragments of tissue from these ulcers may be carried into the circulation, forming emboli.    From Wordnik.com.  [Special Report on Diseases of the Horse] Reference

The aorta and its main branches were atheromatous.    From Wordnik.com.  [Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine] Reference

It contained 40 ounces of atheromatous material (Fig. 65).    From Wordnik.com.  [Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine] Reference

The wall of the aneurism is atheromatous, or calcified; the middle coat may be atrophied.    From Wordnik.com.  [Special Report on Diseases of the Horse] Reference

There was extensive haemorrhage into the brain, as shown by post-mortem examination, the cerebral vessels being atheromatous.    From Wordnik.com.  [PG Edition of Netherlands series — Complete] Reference

Chitten removed a dermoid from the sternum of a female of thirty-nine, the cyst containing 11 ounces of atheromatous material.    From Wordnik.com.  [Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine] Reference

Rescue Science from this atheromatous degeneration, and then suppress the dabblers in "black magic" who pose as Hypnotists, as.    From Wordnik.com.  [The New Avatar and The Destiny of the Soul The Findings of Natural Science Reduced to Practical Studies in Psychology] Reference

In an atheromatous vessel, calcareous deposits soon occur, which render it rigid, brittle, and subject to ulceration or rupture.    From Wordnik.com.  [Special Report on Diseases of the Horse] Reference

It is most frequently found in the arteries, although the veins may develop an atheromatous condition when exposed to any source of prolonged irritation.    From Wordnik.com.  [Special Report on Diseases of the Horse] Reference

On ultrasound, 20% of asthma patients were found to have one or more atheromatous plaques in their carotid arteries compared with 29. 3% of controls (p = 0.06).    From Wordnik.com.  [innovations-report] Reference

Patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting surgery have a higher prevalence of atheromatous disease of the aorta compared with patients undergoing isolated valve.    From Wordnik.com.  [JAMA current issue] Reference

There were fifty balloon angioplasties, thirty two balloon angioplasties that were assisted by the use of a laser, and seven removals of the atheromatous lining of the vessel.    From Wordnik.com.  [WN.com - Articles related to Won, rupee fall most among Asian currencies] Reference

Furthermore, plumbagin treatment prevented the accumulation of cholesterol and triglycerides in the liver and aorta and caused regression of atheromatous plaques of the thoracic and abdominal aorta.    From Wordnik.com.  [Find Me A Cure] Reference

Again it frequently occurs that an atheromatous or calcarious deposit has developed itself in the artery, rendering it brittle, and causing it to give way within a day or two succeeding the operation.    From Wordnik.com.  [An Epitome of Practical Surgery, for Field and Hospital.] Reference

I observed, however, during our single interview, that his reflexes were feeble, his arcus senilis well marked, and his arteries atheromatous -- all signs that his constitution was in an unsatisfactory condition, and that a sudden crisis might be apprehended.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Mystery of Cloomber] Reference

For several years, it has been thought that this positive effect is linked to the ability of phytochemical compounds found in fruits and vegetables to slow the buildup of atheromatous plaque by combating inflammation, oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction.    From Wordnik.com.  [Winnipeg Sun] Reference

Karl is a Professor of American Literature at N.Y.U., but had he checked with the Pathology Department he would have learned that coronary thrombosis occurs in arteries, not veins, a fact that many laymen without medical education know, and that it is not "fat" that forms on the wall of coronary arteries but atheromatous plaque.    From Wordnik.com.  [VERBATIM: The Language Quarterly Vol XVIII No 2] Reference

“He’s a sixty-year-old patient who had extensive atheromatous plaques blocking his renal arteries.    From Wordnik.com.  [Fatal Care]

A perioperative stroke, and both study groups had a high incidence of atheromatous disease of the aorta (71% in each group).    From Wordnik.com.  [JAMA current issue] Reference

It contained 40 ounces of atheromatous material.    From Wordnik.com.  [Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine] Reference

(e.g. the duration between underlying motive as others working in and with exposure to an unsuspected atheromatous stimulus the development enterprise.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference