atherogenic
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Related to atherogeneses: dyslipidemia
ath·er·o·gen·e·sis
(ăth′ər-ō-jĕn′ĭ-sĭs)n.
Formation of atheromatous deposits, especially on the innermost layer of arterial walls.
[athero(ma) + -genesis.]
ath′er·o·gen′ic (-jĕn′ĭk) adj.
ath′er·o·gen·i′ci·ty (-jə-nĭs′ĭ-tē) n.
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atherogenic
(ˌæθərəʊˈdʒɛnɪk)adj
(Pathology) causing atheroma
ˌatheroˈgenesis n
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ath•er•o•gen•ic
(ˌæθ ə roʊˈdʒɛn ɪk)adj.
capable of producing atheromatous plaques in arteries.
[1950–55]
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