temporal arteritis

/ˌtɛmpərəl ˈɑrdəˌraɪdɪs/
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Definitions of temporal arteritis
  1. noun
    inflammation of the temporal arteries; characterized by headaches and difficulty chewing and (sometimes) visual impairment
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    type of:
    arteritis
    inflammation of an artery
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