atherogenesis

noun

ath·​ero·​gen·​e·​sis ˌa-thə-rō-ˈje-nə-səs How to pronounce atherogenesis (audio)
: the formation of atheroma

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of atherogenesis was in 1948

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“Atherogenesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atherogenesis. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

atherogenesis

noun
ath·​ero·​gen·​e·​sis ˌath-ə-rō-ˈjen-ə-səs How to pronounce atherogenesis (audio)
plural atherogeneses -ˌsēz How to pronounce atherogenesis (audio)
: the formation of atheroma
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