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periarteritis nodosa

DEFINITIONS OF: periarteritis nodosa

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n a progressive disease of connective tissue that is characterized by nodules along arteries; nodules may block the artery and result in inadequate circulation to the particular area

Synonyms:
polyarteritis nodosa
Type of:
disease
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
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