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atherogenesis
(ăthˌər-ō-jĕnˈĭ-sĭs)
noun Formation of atheromatous deposits, especially on the innermost layer of arterial walls.
Related Forms:
- athˌer·o·genˈic (-jĕnˈĭk) adjective
- athˌer·o·gen·iˈci·ty (-jə-nĭsˈĭtē) noun
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