Inflammation of an artery

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context pathology English) The inflammation of artery walls, often due to infection or an autoimmune response.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. inflammation of an artery

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Arteritis \Ar`te*ri"tis\, n. [Artery + -etis.] Inflammation of an artery or arteries. --Dunglison.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Arteritis is the inflammation of the walls of arteries , usually as a result of infection or autoimmune response. Arteritis, a complex disorder, is still not entirely understood. Arteritis may be distinguished by its different types, based on the organ ...