Atherogenesis

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  • noun. Formation of atheromatous deposits, especially on the innermost layer of arterial walls.
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  • noun. The formation of atheromas, especially on the walls of the arteries
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  • noun. the formation of atheromas on the walls of the arteries as in atherosclerosis
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    "Another is its ability to increase blood cholesterol (by modifying enzyme activities) and to enhance atherogenesis, which is the early stage of cardiovascular disease."
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