atherogenesis /ath·ero·gen·e·sis/ (-jen´ĕ-sis) formation of atheromatous lesions in arterial walls.atherogen´ic
atherogenesis
atherogenesis [ath″er-o-jen´ĕ-sis]
ath·er·o·gen·e·sis ( th  -r -j n  -ss)n. Formation of atheromatous deposits, especially on the innermost layer of arterial walls. |
atherogenesis
Etymology: Gk, athere, porridge, oma, tumor, genein, to produce
the formation of subintimal plaques in the lining of arteries. atherogenic, adj.
atherogenesis [ath″er-o-jen´ĕ-sis]
formation of abnormal fatty or lipid masses in arterial walls. adj., adj atherogen´ic.
atherogenesis
formation of atheromas in arterial walls.
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