n. Formation of atheromatous deposits, especially on the innermost layer of arterial walls. [ATHERO(MA) + -GENESIS.] ath′er·o·genic (-jĕnĭk) adj. ath′er·o·gen·ici·ty (-jə-nĭsĭ-tē) n. |
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