
n.
Formation of atheromatous deposits, especially on the innermost layer of arterial walls.
[ATHERO(MA) + -GENESIS.]
atherogenic ath'er·o·gen'ic (-jĕn'ĭk) adj.atherogenicity ath'er·o·gen·i'ci·ty (-jə-nĭs'ĭtē) n.
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[ATHERO(MA) + -GENESIS.]
atherogenic ath'er·o·gen'ic (-jĕn'ĭk) adj.|
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Formation of atheromatous deposits, especially on the innermost layer of arterial walls.
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