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Ali.h Posted 16 years ago
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In which VS wherein

Which is more correct:

Atherosclerosis is a condition in which an artery wall thickens as the result of a build-up of fatty materials such as cholesterol.

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Atherosclerosis is a condition wherein an artery wall thickens as the result of a build-up of fatty materials such as cholesterol.
  

Top answer

Both are fine, Ali. 'Wherein' is slightly literary, so it sounds a bit out of place in this scientific sentence.

  • Both are fine, Ali.
  • 'Wherein' is slightly literary, so it sounds a bit out of place in this scientific sentence.
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Both are fine, Ali. 'Wherein' is slightly literary, so it sounds a bit out of place in this scientific sentence.

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