Pathology · Cardiovascular System · Medium
Vasculitis
Meaning: Inflammation of the walls of blood vessels.
In practice: Can cause splinter haemorrhages and rashes; giant cell arteritis and Kawasaki disease are examples.
Word parts
- -itis means inflammation
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Answer: Melanoma
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