Cryoglobulinemic vasculitis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002745",
  "term": "Cryoglobulinemic vasculitis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A systemic inflammatory condition characterized by inflammation of blood vessels, primarily small to medium-sized vessels, caused by the deposition of cryoglobulins. These cryoglobulins precipitate in cooler areas of the body, leading to symptoms such as purpura, arthralgia, and neuropathy. It is often associated with chronic infections, particularly hepatitis C virus, or autoimmune diseases.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "cryoglobulin",
    "systemic",
    "vasculitis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1152 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/cryoglobulinemic-vasculitis/"
}