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atherogenesis
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atherogenesis /ath·ero·gen·e·sis/ (-jen´ĕ-sis) formation of atheromatous lesions in arterial walls.atherogen´ic
ath·er·o·gen·e·sis (th-r-jn-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
formation of atheromas in arterial walls.


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