arthero-; atheromatous
Medical prefix used in terms like 粥状硬化 (atherosclerosis). Not used as a standalone word.
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.
This substance has a porridge-like consistency.
atherosclerosis; atherosclerotic
Compound of 粥 (gruel, porridge) and 状 (form, condition). The medical prefix sense is a direct translation of the English 'arthero-' (from Greek 'athere' meaning gruel).