aortitis
[ ey-awr-tahy-tis ]
/ ˌeɪ ɔrˈtaɪ tɪs /
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noun Pathology.
inflammation of the aorta.
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Example sentences from the Web for aortitis
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 WarfieldIn 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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Medical definitions for aortitis
aortitis
[ ā′ôr-tī′tĭs ]
n.
Inflammation of the aorta.
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