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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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Origin of atherogenic

First recorded in 1950–55; athero- + -genic
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British Dictionary definitions for atherogenic

atherogenic
/ (ˌæθərəʊˈdʒɛnɪk) /

adjective
causing atheroma

Derived forms of atherogenic

atherogenesis, noun
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