atherogenic

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

adjective Pathology.

capable of producing atheromatous plaques in arteries.

Origin of atherogenic

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

British Dictionary definitions for atherogenic

atherogenic
/ (ˌæθərəʊˈdʒɛnɪk) /

adjective

causing atheroma

Derived forms of atherogenic

atherogenesis, noun

Medical definitions for atherogenic

atherogenic
[ ăth′ə-rō-jĕnĭk ]

adj.

Initiating, increasing, or accelerating atherogenesis.