Mesarteritis

Inflammation of the media of an artery.


Inflammation of the middle layer (media) of an artery, which is often combined with inflammation in all layers of the artery wall. It is seen in syphilis, polyarteritis, temporal arteritis, and Buerger’s disease.


An alkaloid present in mescal buttons (the dried tops of the Mexican cactus Lopbophora williamsii) that produces inebriation and vivid colorful hallucinations when ingested.


Inflammation of the tunica media or middle layer of an artery.


Inflammation of the middle layer of an artery.


 


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