<pathology> Having the capacity to start or accelerate the process of atherogenesis (the formation of lipid deposits in the arteries). ... Origin: Gr. Gennan = to produce ... (09 Oct 1997) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: ath′er-ō-jen′ik Definitions: 1. Having the capacity to initiate, increase, or accelerate the process of atherogenesis.
atherogenic Having the capacity to initiate, increase, or accelerate the process of atherogenesis (the formation of lipid deposits in the arteries).
capable of producing atheromatous plaques in arteries.