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.
Lipogenesis is the process by which glycerol is esterified with free fatty acids to form triglyceride. Dietary fat (triglycerides), when ingested with food, is absorbed by the gut. Being apolar (poorly water-soluble), triglycerides are transported in the form of plasma-lipoproteins called chylomicrons.