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arteritis

American  
[ahr-tuh-rahy-tis] / ˌɑr təˈraɪ tɪs /

noun

  1. inflammation of an artery.


arteritis British  
/ ˌɑːtəˈraɪtɪs /

noun

  1. pathol inflammation of an artery

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Etymology

Origin of arteritis

First recorded in 1830–40; arter(io)- + -itis

Example Sentences

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There are many different types of vasculitis that go by different names, including Behcet's disease, Henoch-Schonlein purpura, Churg-Strauss syndrome, Buerger's disease, Cryoglobulinemia, Takayasu's arteritis, granulomatosis with polyangiitis, Kawasaki disease and giant cell arteritis.

From Salon • Aug. 10, 2022

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

This is usually the result of arteritis, and may partly or wholly be impervious to the flow of blood.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.