noun, used as a prefix
arthero-; atheromatous
Medical prefix used in terms like 粥状硬化 (atherosclerosis). Not used as a standalone word.
粥状硬化は動脈の病気です。
Atherosclerosis is a disease of the arteries.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', adverb
gruel-like; porridge-like
Describes a soft, mushy consistency resembling gruel or porridge. Can be used as a no-adjective or adverb.
この物質は粥状の固さだ。
This substance has a porridge-like consistency.