atheroid Meaning & Definition
What Does Atheroid Mean?
Atheroid is used as an adjective meaning Shaped like an ear of grain.
Atheroid Definition (Adjective)
- Shaped like an ear of grain.
Adjective
- Characterized by writhing and twisting.
Adjective
- From or similar to an atheroma (any sense).
Synonyms of Atheroid
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Atheroid synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
atheroid (comparative more atheroid, superlative most atheroid)
Origin of Atheroid
Origin 1: Ancient Greek ἀθήρ (athḗr, “beard or ear of grain”) + -oid.
Origin 2: From Ancient Greek ἄθετος (áthetos, “not fixed”), itself from τίθημι (títhēmi) + -oid
Origin 3: atheroma + -oid