aortitis

[ey-awr-tahy-tis]

noun

Pathology.

1. inflammation of the aorta.

aortitis

/ ˌeɪɔːˈtaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the aorta

Word History and Origins

Origin of aortitis¹

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

Example Sentences

Acute aortitis affecting the ascending and transverse portions of the arch of the aorta is very commonly seen, and the irregular, scattered, slightly raised, yellowish-white patches of sclerosis in the arch which are found years after the syphilitic lesion, are considered by some to be very characteristic of syphilis.

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There were cardiovascular changes, such as myocarditis, aortitis, valvular heart disease and arteriosclerosis in chronic alcoholics in 54.3 per cent of 461 cases, but this by no means constitutes a proof of the causal relationship between these lesions and the abuse of liquors.

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"In men under thirty-five syphilitic aortitis is an important factor."

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Syphilitic aortitis of long standing 44 8.

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Before the administration the patient must be overhauled; its administration is contra-indicated in the presence of disease of the heart and blood vessels, especially a combination of syphilitic aortitis and sclerosis of the coronary arteries, with degeneration of the heart muscle; in affections of the central nervous system, especially advanced paralysis, and in such disturbances of metabolism as are associated with diabetes and Bright's disease.

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