Temporal arteritis is a condition in which the temporal arteries, which supply blood to the head and brain, become inflamed or damaged. It is also known as cranial arteritis or giant cell arteritis.

Reference : Written by Jaime Herndon and Megan McCrea, Medically reviewed by Modern Weng, D.O., https://www.healthline.com/health/temporal-arteritis , June 29th, 2019