Word: atherogenic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ath
er
o
ge
ic
Definition: that initiates or accelerates atherogenesis
Morphemes:
Affix: athero-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: arterial conditions that are characterised by gruel-like lesions
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀθήρα
Language: grc
Decoded: athera
Meaning: gruel
Affix: -genic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: producing or generating something
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γένος
Language: grc
Decoded: genos
PoS: Noun
Meaning: offspring, descendant
Affix: -ης
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms