atherogenesis
/ˌæθəroʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/
noun
- The process by which fatty deposits and other substances build up inside arteries, leading to hardening and narrowing of the arteries.
- A healthy diet and exercise can slow the process of atherogenesis.
- Doctors study atherogenesis to understand how heart disease develops.
- The research focused on the early stages of atherogenesis in young adults.