Oatmeal

Definitions

1. Meal made from rolled or round oats.
   uncountable, usually
2. A breakfast cereal made from rolled oats, cooked in milk and/or water.
   uncountable, usually
3. A light greyish brown colour, like that of oatmeal.
   uncountable, usually

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Examples

“As we age, the major arteries of our bodies frequently become⟳ thickened with plaque, a fatty material with an oatmeal-like consistency that builds up along the inner lining of blood vessels. The reason⟳ plaque forms isn’t entirely known, but it seems to be related to high levels of cholesterol inducing an inflammatory response, which can also attract⟳ and trap⟳ more cellular debris over time.”

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