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arteritis

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun arteritis has 1 sense
  1. arteritis - inflammation of an artery
    --1 is a kind of
    inflammation, redness, rubor
    --1 has particulars:
     periarteritis; polyarteritis; Takayasu's arteritis, pulseless disease; temporal arteritis

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Arteritis

Description

Arteritis refers to the inflammation of the arteries, which are blood vessels responsible for carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body. This condition can affect different arteries throughout the body, causing a range of symptoms and complications.

Senses and Usages

Medical Term - Rheumatoid Arteritis

In the medical field, arteritis is commonly known as rheumatoid arteritis, which is an autoimmune condition wherein the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the arteries. This can lead to reduced blood flow, pain, and potential damage to affected organs or tissues.

Sample Sentence:

"The patient was diagnosed with rheumatoid arteritis after experiencing persistent joint pain and inflammation."

Temporal Arteritis

Temporal arteritis, also called giant cell arteritis, is a specific type of arteritis that affects the temporal arteries, located in the head. This condition is often seen in older adults and can result in vision problems, headaches, and tenderness in the temples.

Sample Sentence:

"She was prescribed corticosteroids to manage the symptoms of temporal arteritis and prevent further complications."

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