Vasculitis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012522",
  "term": "Vasculitis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Inflammation of the blood vessels, which can affect arteries, veins, or capillaries of any size and in any organ. This condition can lead to narrowing, occlusion, or weakening of the vessel walls, potentially causing tissue damage or organ dysfunction. Vasculitis can be primary or secondary to other diseases, such as infections or autoimmune disorders.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "antineutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody associated vasculitis",
    "autoimmunity",
    "Goodpasture syndrome",
    "cryoglobulinemic vasculitis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1259 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/vasculitis/"
}