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Definition of Atheroma
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Atheroma: A fatty deposit in the inner lining (intima) of an artery, resulting from atherosclerosis. Also called an atherosclerotic plaque, an arterial plaque, or a plaque.