atherogenic

ath·er·o·gen·ic

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Transcription

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

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

Definitions of atherogenic word

adjective atherogenic causing atheroma 3
adjective atherogenic capable of producing atheromatous plaques in arteries. 1
noun atherogenic Tending to promote the formation of fatty plaques in the arteries. 1
adjective atherogenic (medicine) that initiates or accelerates atherogenesis. 0

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Origin of atherogenic

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Atherogenic

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atherogenic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

atherogenic usage trend in Literature

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