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atherogenesis

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ath·er·o·gen·e·sis  (thr--jn-ss)
n.
Formation of atheromatous deposits, especially on the innermost layer of arterial walls.
[athero(ma) + -genesis.]
ather·o·genic (-jnk) adj.
ather·o·gen·ici·ty (-j-nst) n.
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Noun1.atherogenesis - the formation of atheromas on the walls of the arteries as in atherosclerosisatherogenesis - the formation of atheromas on the walls of the arteries as in atherosclerosis
pathology - any deviation from a healthy or normal condition
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