Vasculitis

Pronunciation: /ˈviˈæzˈsiˈjuɫiˈtɪz/

Vasculitis (noun)

  1. A condition where blood vessel walls become inflamed, which can reduce blood flow to organs and tissues.
  2. Inflammation of vessels caused by the immune system attacking them, sometimes linked to infections or other triggers.

Examples

  • Vasculitis causes blood vessel inflammation in many parts of the body.
  • The doctor explained that vasculitis is blood vessel inflammation.