vasculitis
/ˌvæskjəˈlaɪtɪs/
noun
- A medical condition in which blood vessels become inflamed, causing swelling, pain, and sometimes damage to organs.
- Treatment for vasculitis often includes medications to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system.
- The doctor diagnosed her with vasculitis after she developed a rash and joint pain.
- Vasculitis can affect arteries, veins, and capillaries anywhere in the body.