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