arteritis

/ˌɑːrtəˈraɪtɪs/
noun
  1. Inflammation of the walls of an artery.
    • Treatment for arteritis often includes medication to reduce inflammation.
    • The doctor diagnosed the patient with arteritis after the scan showed swelling in the blood vessels.
    • Arteritis can cause pain and reduce blood flow to certain parts of the body.
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