atherogenic

American

[ath-uh-roh-jen-ik] / ˌæθ ə roʊˈdʒɛn ɪk /

adjective

Pathology.

capable of producing atheromatous plaques in arteries.

atherogenic British

/ ˌæθərəʊˈdʒɛnɪk /

adjective

causing atheroma

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Other Word Forms

atherogenesis

noun

Etymology

Origin of atherogenic

First recorded in 1950–55; athero- + -genic

Example Sentences

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Even if coconut oil is utilized, coconut oil does not have the same atherogenic effect as dairy does.

From New York Times • Sep. 6, 2010

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