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-
- (medicine) arterial conditions that are characterised by gruel-like lesions
Derived terms
English terms prefixed with athero-
Anagrams
- Rhaeto-