(1) A nonspecific term for any condition that affects multiple arteries. (2) Polyarteritis nodosa, see there. (pol'Ä-ahr'tÄr-Ä«'tis) Simultaneous inflammation of a number of arteries. inflammatory and degenerative lesions of the arterial walls in a number of isolated locations.
The Border Collie comes in two coat varieties: rough or smooth. Both varieties are double coat and weather resistant and are close fitting and thick. The outer coat is either wavy or straight and coarse in texture. The under coat is dense, short, and soft. The rough coat variety has fur of medium length.
Australian cattle dog, Bordaussie, Beared collie, Rough collies, Smooth collies, Shetland sheepdogs, and Border collies are some of the major Collie types. Border collies originated in England and Scotland, and they are excellent herding dogs with a great intelligence.