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atherogenic
[ ath-uh-roh-jen-ik ]
/ ˌæθ ə roʊˈdʒɛn ɪk /
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adjective Pathology.
capable of producing atheromatous plaques in arteries.
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British Dictionary definitions for atherogenic
atherogenic
/ (ˌæθərəʊˈdʒɛnɪk) /
adjective
causing atheroma
Derived forms of atherogenic
atherogenesis, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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