arteritides
/ɑrˌtɪrˈɪtɪdiz/
noun
- Plural form of arteritis; inflammatory conditions affecting the walls of arteries.
- Early diagnosis of arteritides is important to prevent damage to blood vessels.
- Several arteritides, such as giant cell arteritis and Takayasu arteritis, can cause serious health problems.
- The rheumatologist specializes in treating various arteritides.