CEFR C2

arteritis

noun

Meaning

Inflammation of the walls of one or more arteries.

Examples

Giant cell arteritis is a serious condition that requires prompt medical intervention.
Chronic arteritis can lead to restricted blood flow and potential tissue damage.

Synonyms: vasculitis

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arteritis (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˌɑːrtəˈraɪtɪs

Definition

Inflammation of the walls of one or more arteries.

Examples

Giant cell arteritis is a serious condition that requires prompt medical intervention.
Chronic arteritis can lead to restricted blood flow and potential tissue damage.

How to Use arteritis

giant cell arteritis (collocation): a specific type of inflammation affecting large arteries — "Doctors often treat giant cell arteritis with high-dose corticosteroids."

Synonyms of arteritis

Words with a similar meaning to arteritis:

vasculitis

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