Cholesterol embolism, with or without calcific matter, originating from an atheroma of the aorta or other diseased artery. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: ath′er-ō-em′bō-lizm Definitions: 1. Cholesterol embolism, with or without calcific matter, originating from an atheroma of the aorta or other diseased artery.