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aortitis

[ ey-awr-tahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. inflammation of the aorta.

aortitis

/ ˌeɪɔːˈtaɪtɪs /

noun

  1. inflammation of the aorta
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of aortitis1

From New Latin, dating back to 1835–45; aorta, -itis
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Example Sentences

In fact, it is claimed (Osler) that all aneurysms occurring in persons under thirty years of age are due to syphilitic aortitis.

In men under thirty-five syphilitic aortitis is an important factor.

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