Aortitis (Noun)
Meaning
Inflammation of the aorta.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with aortitis after experiencing severe abdominal pain and fatigue.
- The inflammation caused by the aortitis led to a rupture of the aortic wall, which required immediate surgery.
- The doctor ordered an MRI to confirm the suspected diagnosis of aortitis and to rule out other possible causes of the symptoms.
- Untreated aortitis can lead to serious complications, including aortic dissection and even death.
- The combination of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications was effective in treating the patient's aortitis and reducing the associated symptoms.