Full Definition of TRANSCEND. transitive verb. 1. a: to rise above or go beyond the limits of b: to triumph over the negative or restrictive aspects of: overcome c: to be prior to, beyond, and above (the universe or material existence). 2.
Atherogenesis is the developmental process of atheromatous plaques. It is characterized by a remodeling of arteries leading to subendothelial accumulation of fatty substances called plaques.
Ather/o = Fatty, Porridgelike. vAther/o/scler/osis: Hardening of the blood vessels. caused by a fatty substance (atheroma) vCan decrease vascular supply causing ischemia (temporary. lack of blood flow) and necrosis (dead tissues), leading to. myocardial infarction (heart attack) or cerebral infarction. (stroke).