athero-

English

Alternative forms

• ather- (before a vowel)

Etymology

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

Prefix

athero-

1. (medicine) arterial conditions that are characterised by gruel-like lesions

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with athero-

Anagrams

• Rhaeto-