polyarteritis
/ˌpɑliˌɑrtəˈraɪtɪs/
noun
- A serious disease that causes inflammation of the arteries, which can damage organs and tissues.
- She was hospitalized with polyarteritis and received strong anti-inflammatory medication.
- The doctor diagnosed him with polyarteritis after the biopsy results came back.
- Polyarteritis can affect the kidneys, heart, and nervous system if not treated.