Arteritis (Noun)
Meaning
Inflammation of an artery.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor suspected that the patient's high fever and swollen temple were symptoms of arteritis.
- Arteritis inflames the blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the affected area.
- Untreated arteritis can lead to damage of the surrounding tissue and even organ failure.
- The patient was diagnosed with temporal arteritis, a condition that affects the arteries in the head.
- Surgery may be necessary to repair any damage caused by the arteritis and restore blood flow.