What is another word for atherogenesis?
Pronunciation: [ˌaθəɹə͡ʊd͡ʒˈɛnɪsˌɪs] (IPA) 
Atherogenesis, the process of plaque formation in the arteries, can be described with a variety of synonyms. The most common term is arteriosclerosis, which refers to the hardening and narrowing of arterial walls due to cholesterol buildup. Another synonymous term is atherosclerosis, which specifically refers to the buildup of fatty plaques in arterial walls. Endothelial dysfunction, another synonym, refers to the impaired function of the cells lining the arteries, which can lead to atherogenesis. Lipidosis, or the accumulation of lipids or fats in the arterial walls, is also a synonymous term for atherogenesis. These synonyms can be used interchangeably to describe the underlying mechanism of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes.
