See Also: atherogenesis(medicine)
Atherogenesis(health)
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atherogenesis (iou)



atherogenesis noun. M20.
[formed as ATHEROMA + -GENESIS.]
Medicine. The formation of fatty deposits in the lining of the arteries; the mechanism or process by which this occurs.
atherogenic adjective of or relating to atherogenesis; causing or promoting atherogenesis: M20.
,atheroge'nicity noun M20.