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aortitis

American  
[ey-awr-tahy-tis] / ˌeɪ ɔrˈtaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

  1. inflammation of the aorta.

aortitis British  
/ ˌeɪɔːˈtaɪtɪs /

noun

  1. inflammation of the aorta

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Etymology

Origin of aortitis

From New Latin, dating back to 1835–45; see origin at aorta, -itis

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