periarteritis

[ per-ee-ahr-tuh-rahy-tis ]
/ ˌpɛr iˌɑr təˈraɪ tɪs /

noun Pathology.

inflammation of the outer coat and tissues surrounding an artery.

Origin of periarteritis

From New Latin, dating back to 1875–80; see origin at peri-, arteritis

Words nearby periarteritis

periapsis, periapt, periaqueductal, periarterial plexus, periarterial sympathectomy, periarteritis, periarteritis nodosa, periarthritis, periarticular, periarticular abscess, periastron

Medical definitions for periarteritis

periarteritis
[ pĕr′ē-är′tə-rī′tĭs ]

n.

Inflammation of the outer coat of an artery.