Meaning of TEMPORAL ARTERITIS

WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  inflammation of the temporal arteries; characterized by headaches and difficulty chewing and (sometimes) visual impairment
	See Also:		arteritis
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		Giant cell arteritisis a systemic disease in which medium-sized and large vessels show thrombosis and chronic inflammatory granulomatous reaction. The temporal artery is often one of the arteries affected. This condition occurs in patients over the age of 50.