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Polyarteritis

Description:

Polyarteritis is a rare autoimmune and inflammatory disorder that affects small and medium-sized blood vessels in various organs, resulting in tissue damage and potential organ dysfunction. It primarily affects blood vessels supplying the muscles, skin, joints, kidneys, and gastrointestinal tract.

Sense 1 - Noun:

Polyarteritis is a disease characterized by inflammation of multiple arteries, leading to impaired blood circulation and potential organ damage.

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Sample Sentence:

The patient was diagnosed with polyarteritis, which caused severe pain and swelling in multiple joints.

Sense 2 - Adjective:

Polyarteritis refers to the condition or characteristics associated with polyarteritis.

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Sample Sentence:

The patient showed symptoms of polyarteritis, indicating widespread inflammation of blood vessels in various organs.