aortitis

[ ey-awr-tahy-tis ]

/ ˌeɪ ɔrˈtaɪ tɪs /

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noun Pathology.

inflammation of the aorta.

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Origin of aortitis

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

Words nearby aortitis

aorta, aortic arch, aortic insufficiency, aortic stenosis, aortic valve, aortitis, aortoclasia, aortography, Aosta, Aotearoa, A.O.U.

How to use aortitis in a sentence

In fact, it is claimed (Osler) that all aneurysms occurring in persons under thirty years of age are due to syphilitic aortitis.
Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension:|Louis Marshall Warfield
In men under thirty-five syphilitic aortitis is an important factor.
Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension:|Louis Marshall Warfield

British Dictionary definitions for aortitis

aortitis

/ (ˌeɪɔːˈtaɪtɪs) /

noun

inflammation of the aorta

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