atherogenesis

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noun

The formation of atheromas, especially on the walls of the arteries

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Meanings

nounatherogenesis (usually uncountable, plural atherogeneses)

plural atherogeneses

  1. uncountableusuallymedicineThe formation of atheromas, especially on the walls of the arteries

Origin

From athero- + -genesis.

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APA

atherogenesis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/atherogenesis

MLA

“atherogenesis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/atherogenesis. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “atherogenesis,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/atherogenesis.

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