Definition of ATHEROGENESIS

atherogenesis

Meanings

Plural: atherogeneses

Noun

  • the formation of atheromas on the walls of the arteries as in atherosclerosis
  • The formation of atheromas, especially on the walls of the arteries

Origin / Etymology

From athero- + -genesis.

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