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Definition of 'Endocarditis'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) endocarditis
inflammation of the endocardium.

Etymology: (1830–40)

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Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) endocarditis
inflammation of the endocardium and heart valves

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Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) Endocarditis
inflammation of the endocardium

Definition of 'Endocarditis'

U.S. National Library of Medicine

1. Endocarditis
Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart (ENDOCARDIUM), the continuous membrane lining the four chambers and HEART VALVES. It is often caused by microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and rickettsiae. Left untreated, endocarditis can damage heart valves and become life-threatening.

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