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vasculitis

 

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Noun vasculitis has 1 sense
  1. vasculitis - inflammation of a blood vessel
    --1 is a kind of
    inflammation, redness, rubor

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Vasculitis

Definition: Vasculitis refers to the inflammation of blood vessels, which can cause damage to the walls of arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Sense 1: Noun

Definition: A condition characterized by the inflammation of blood vessels, leading to restricted blood flow and potential organ damage.

Example Sentence: The patient was diagnosed with vasculitis after experiencing severe joint pain and skin rashes.

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Sense 2: Noun

Definition: The inflammation of blood vessels caused by an autoimmune disorder.

Example Sentence: The patient's vasculitis was managed with immunosuppressive medications to control the autoimmune response.

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Sense 3: Noun

Definition: Localized inflammation of blood vessels, often affecting specific areas of the body.

Example Sentence: The dermatologist confirmed that the patient's skin condition was due to vasculitis limited to the facial blood vessels.

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Sense 4: Noun

Definition: The study and research of blood vessel inflammation, its causes, and treatment.

Example Sentence: The conference on vasculitis brought together experts from various medical disciplines to share their latest research findings.

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Sense 5: Adjective

Definition: Describing something that relates to or involves vasculitis.

Example Sentence: The patient's vasculitis symptoms required specialized care from a team of rheumatologists and dermatologists.

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