Takayasu Arteritis - Glossary
Glossary
Artery: Blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to different parts of the bodyESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate): It is a blood test that indicates presence of inflammation in the body
Inflammation: Tissue reaction characterized by pain, heat, redness and swelling
Lumen: The inner cavity (in this case of the blood vessel)
Vasculitis: Inflammation of blood vessels
Ventricles: The lower chambers of the heart. The heart has two ventricles - the right and the left ventricles
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