1) Pathology 
Formation of atheroma, important in the pathogenesis of arteriosclerosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(ath″әr-o-jen´ә-sis) formation of abnormal fatty or lipid masses in arterial walls. adj., atherogen´ic., adj.
Type: Term Pronunciation: ath′er-ō-jen′ĕ-sis Definitions: 1. Formation of atheroma, important in the pathogenesis of arteriosclerosis.
Atherogenesis: The process of forming atheromas, plaques in the inner lining (the intima) of arteries.
[n] - the formation of atheromas on the walls of the arteries as in atherosclerosis
atherogenesis 1. The formation of atheroma, important in the pathogenesis of arteriosclerosis. 2. The process of forming atheromas, plaques in the inner lining (the intima or innermost membrane of an organ) of arteries. 3. Formation of atheromatous deposits, especially on the innermost layer of arterial walls.
noun the formation of atheromas on the walls of the arteries as in atherosclerosis