POLYARTERITIS Definition & Meaning

polyarteritis

[ pol-ee-ahr-tuh-rahy-tis ]

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Pathology.

inflammation of the layers of an artery or of many arteries, usually caused by a severe hypersensitivity reaction, and characterized by nodules and hemorrhage along the involved vessels.

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From New Latin, dating back to 1905–10; poly-, arteritis

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