"athero-" meaning in English

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Prefix

Etymology: From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form, from Ancient Greek ἀθήρα (athḗra, “gruel”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|ἀθήρα|t=gruel}} Ancient Greek ἀθήρα (athḗra, “gruel”) Head templates: {{head|en|prefix|head=|sort=}} athero-, {{en-prefix}} athero-
  1. (medicine) arterial conditions that are characterised by gruel-like lesions Wikipedia link: classical compound, international scientific vocabulary Tags: morpheme Categories (topical): Medicine Synonyms: ather- [before-vowel]
    Sense id: en-athero--en-prefix-6eLtqW3T Topics: medicine, sciences

Alternative forms

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