arteritis
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of arteritis
First recorded in 1830–40; arter(io)- + -itis
Example Sentences
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While it is unclear how exactly Kutcher's vasculitis impaired his vision and hearing, at least one type of vasculitis, giant cell arteritis, can sometimes cause temporary or permanent blindness.
From Salon • Aug. 10, 2022
“There is something called giant cell arteritis — an inflammation of the arteries in your brain. Same symptoms.”
From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2021
After consulting with a doctor in March, Bargender, now 16, was diagnosed with Takayasu’s arteritis.
From Washington Times • Jul. 31, 2017
Chronic inflammation is present in both forms of arteritis, but the giant cell type affects the head and neck arteries, often causing ferocious headaches — and Maryman didn’t have headaches.
From Washington Post
Changes in the arterial walls closely resembling those of syphilitic arteritis are sometimes met with in tuberculous lesions.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
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