vasculitis
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of vasculitis
First recorded in 1900–05; from Latin vāsculum “little vessel” + -itis
Example Sentences
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Over a year ago, Carl was diagnosed with vasculitis, an autoimmune disorder that inflames blood vessels, causing exhaustion and chronic pain.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 6, 2023
Mr Johnson said his mother, a nurse who continued working until her final months, was terminally ill with vasculitis, a condition that attacks the vital organs, which left her in agony.
From BBC • Sep. 26, 2023
Ashton Kutcher revealed he lost his sight and hearing due to vasculitis, an autoimmune issue that causes inflammation of blood vessels.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2022
“I am still struggling with the consequences of the vasculitis I was diagnosed with in the spring, and with this decision I am following the advice of my attending physicians,” he said in the statement.
From New York Times • Aug. 30, 2022
"If vasculitis responds to treatment, it can go into remission, a period of time when the disease is not active."
From Salon • Aug. 10, 2022
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