Etymology of the English word atheroma
the English word
atheromaderived from the Late Latin word
atheroma (tumor occurring on the head containing gruel-like matter)
derived from the Greek word
atheromaderived from the Greek word
athera, ἀθήρα
Date
The earliest known usage of atheroma in English dates from the 18th century.
Derivations in English
atherogenesis,
atherectomy,
atherogenic,
atherosclerosisUsage
Word found in Modern English
