noun
- inflammation of an artery or arteries
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with temporal arteritis affecting the blood vessels in her head.
- Giant cell arteritis can cause severe headaches and vision problems.
- The doctor prescribed anti-inflammatory medication to treat the arteritis.
- Arteritis may result from autoimmune disorders or infections.
- Early detection of arteritis is crucial to prevent complications.
- The biopsy confirmed the presence of arteritis in the affected vessel.