periangiitis

periangiitis definition - medical

per·i·an·gi·i·tis (pĕrˌē-ănˌjē-īˈtĭs)

noun
Inflammation of the adventitia or the tissues surrounding a blood vessel or lymphatic vessel. Also called perivasculitis.

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