arteritis

Types:

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periarteritis

inflammation of the outer coat of an artery

polyarteritis

inflammation of several arteries

Takayasu's arteritis, pulseless disease

disorder characterized by the absence of a pulse in both arms and in the carotid arteries

temporal arteritis

inflammation of the temporal arteries; characterized by headaches and difficulty chewing and (sometimes) visual impairment

Type of:

inflammation, redness, rubor

a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat