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aortitis

[ey-awr-tahy-tis]
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noun Pathology.
  1. inflammation of the aorta.
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Origin of aortitis

From New Latin, dating back to 1835–45; see origin at aorta, -itis
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British Dictionary definitions for aortitis

aortitis

noun
  1. inflammation of the aorta
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aortitis

(ā′ôr-tī′tĭs)
n.
  1. Inflammation of the aorta.
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