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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Pathological Conditions, Anatomical > Plaque, Atherosclerotic

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Plaque, Atherosclerotic  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Atherosclerotic Plaque
  • Atherosclerotic Plaques

Scope note

  • Lesions formed within the walls of ARTERIES associated with deposits of fat and other substances that accumulate in the lining of the artery wall.

History note

  • 2011; for FATTY STREAK, ARTERIAL use ATHEROSCLEROSIS 1963-2010; for ATHEROMA use ATHEROSCLEROSIS 1984-2010

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D058226

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