athero-

prefix

arterial conditions that are characterised by gruel-like lesions

OriginAncient Greek ἀθάρη →
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Meanings

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  1. medicinearterial conditions that are characterised by gruel-like lesions

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekἀθάρη“gruel”
  2. Englishathero-

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form, from Ancient Greek ἀθάρη (athárē, “gruel”).

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athero-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/athero-

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“athero-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/athero-. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “athero-,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/athero-.

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