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atherogenesis
ath·er·o·gen·e·sis [ àthərō jénnəssiss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
formation of deposits in arteries: the origination and formation of fatty deposits atheromas in arteries
[Mid-20th century. <atheroma]

ath·er·o·gen·ic adjective
ath·er·o·gen·i·ci·ty [ àthərōjə níssətee ] noun
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