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endarteritis /end·ar·ter·i·tis/ (end″ahr-ter-i´tis) inflammation of the tunica intima of an artery.
Endarteritis Chronic inflammation of the inner layer of arteries. Mentioned in: Retinal Artery Occlusion
endarteritis [en′därtərī′tis] Etymology: Gk, endon + arteria + itis, inflammation inflammation of the inner layer of one or more arteries, which may become partially or completely occluded. Also called acute endarteritis. endarteritis [en″dahr-ter-i´tis] inflammation of the tunica intima of an artery; called also endoarteritis. endarteritis obli´terans a form in which the lumina of the smaller vessels become narrowed or obliterated as a result of proliferation of the tissue of the intimal layer. See also arteriosclerosis obliterans.
endarteritis inflammation of the innermost coat (tunica intima) of an artery. endarteritis obliterans a form in which the lumen of the smaller vessels becomes narrowed or obliterated as a result of proliferation of the tissue of the intimal layer. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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