Definition of "atheromatosis" []

• A morbid condition marked by the presence of atheroma. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Skrzydlewski Z, Worowski K (1977) Formation of insoluble low density lipoprotein (LDL) complexes with basic proteins in vitro and in walls of arteries changed by atheromatosis."
• "An autopsy had revealed Stephen suffered from an undiagnosed heart condition, atheromatosis, or a thickening of the arteries."
• "And according to reports obtained by The Sun, Gately died from atheromatosis, a thickening of the arteries."