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.
Of a light greyish brown colour, like that of oatmeal
1929, Homes and Gardens:
Boldly patterned textiles in oatmeal tones with a woven design in a strongly contrasting colour can be used alike for upholstery and as a wall hanging […]
Please see Module:checkparams for help with this warning.“Principles of Engliſh Pronunciation.” inJohn Walker,A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary[…], London: Sold by G. G. J. and J. Robinſon, Paternoſter Row; and T. Cadell, in the Strand, 1791, →OCLC, page 34: “Oatmeal is ſometimes pronounced ot-meal, but ſeems to be recovering the long ſound of o, as in oat.”.