arteritis

[ ahr-tuh-rahy-tis ]

noun

1. inflammation of an artery.

arteritis

/ ˌɑːtəˈraɪtɪs /

noun

1. pathol inflammation of an artery

Word History and Origins

Origin of arteritis¹

First recorded in 1830–40; arter(io)- + -itis

Example Sentences

While it is unclear how exactly Kutcher's vasculitis impaired his vision and hearing, at least one type of vasculitis, giant cell arteritis, can sometimes cause temporary or permanent blindness.

From Salon

“There is something called giant cell arteritis — an inflammation of the arteries in your brain. Same symptoms.”

From New York Times

If someone has symptoms suggestive of arteritis, a biopsy of the temporal artery on the side of the head may be needed to confirm the diagnosis.

From New York Times

The internist tried to calm her and told her he could think of only one disease that could cause her symptoms and the improvement steroids provided: giant cell arteritis.

From Washington Post

Each man went went through some tough times, with O’Sullivan becoming homeless and Murphy suffering from giant cell arteritis which affects the optic nerve.

From The Guardian