atheroid

adjective3

1. •
   From or similar to an atheroma (any sense).

   • The atheroid plaque in the diabetic subject contains more cholesterol ester and phospholipid, but less neutral fat, than that of the non-diabetic individual. — 1958
2. •
   Characterized by writhing and twisting.

   • Automatic movements, such as sucking and tooth-grinding, and atheroid movements of the limbs, are not uncommon. — 1940
3. •
   Shaped like an ear of grain.

   • It has been shown by Hyde, however, that these shells are spire-bearing with a brachidium of atheroid type. — 1914