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Giant cell arteritisGCA

RheumatologyNeurologyImportant

Inflammation of the large arteries of the head, especially at the temples, that can cause headache, jaw pain, and vision loss; also called temporal arteritis.

Korean

거대세포동맥염

머리, 특히 관자놀이의 큰 동맥에 생기는 염증으로 두통, 턱 통증, 시력 상실을 일으킬 수 있으며 측두동맥염이라고도 한다.

French

Artérite à cellules géantes

Inflammation des grandes artères de la tête, surtout au niveau des tempes, pouvant causer maux de tête, douleur à la mâchoire et perte de vision; aussi appelée maladie de Horton.

Word parts

  • arteri/oRoot(Greek) Artery
  • -itisSuffix(Greek) Inflammation

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