A surname.

Pronunciation spelling of after.

(pathology) The inflammation of arterial walls, often due to infection or an autoimmune response.

plural of Arter

(medicine) An inflammatory disease of unknown cause, affecting the aorta and most common in young Asian women.

(anatomy) Any of the muscular- and elastic-walled blood vessels forming part of the circulation system by which blood is conveyed away from the heart regardless of its oxygenation status; see pulmonary artery.

(anatomy, medicine) Alternative form of arteri-

(pathology) Hardening, narrowing or loss of elasticity in arteries or blood vessels.

plural of artery

(anatomy) One of the large arteries supplying blood to the pelvis and legs.