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Rheumatic Aortitis

Definition:

Rheumatic aortitis refers to the inflammation of the aorta, the largest artery of the body, due to rheumatic fever or rheumatoid arthritis.

Usage:

1. Doctors often diagnose rheumatic aortitis in patients with a history of rheumatic fever.
2. Rheumatic aortitis can lead to significant damage to the valves of the heart if left untreated.
3. The inflammation caused by rheumatic aortitis can result in the narrowing of the aorta, affecting blood flow.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. The patient's echocardiogram revealed signs of rheumatic aortitis.
2. Rheumatic aortitis can cause complications such as aortic regurgitation.

Adjective:

1. The specialist recommended an MRI to assess the extent of the rheumatic aortitis.
2. She experienced sharp chest pain due to her severe rheumatic aortitis.

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