aortitis

[ ey-awr-tahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of the aorta.

aortitis

/ ˌeɪɔːˈtaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the aorta

Word History and Origins

Origin of aortitis¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1835–45; aorta, -itis

Example Sentences

In fact, it is claimed (Osler) that all aneurysms occurring in persons under thirty years of age are due to syphilitic aortitis.

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In men under thirty-five syphilitic aortitis is an important factor.

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