Arteriopathy

/ɑrˌtɪriˈɒpəθi/ noun

Definition

Any disease or disorder affecting the arteries.

Etymology

From arterio- (artery) + -pathy (disease or suffering, from Greek pathos). General medical term encompassing various arterial conditions. Broad categorical terminology.

Kelly Says

Arteriopathy is basically the umbrella term for any artery disease—everything from atherosclerosis to infection to birth defects falls under this category, which is why doctors often describe conditions more specifically.

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