pericarditis
Americannoun
noun
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Origin of pericarditis
First recorded in 1790–1800; pericard(ium) + -itis
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Pericarditis is an inflammation of the lining around the heart.
From The Guardian • Sep. 16, 2021
Pericarditis is less frequent, and occurs usually without symptoms toward the close of life.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
Pericarditis is a rare complication, and is apt to coexist with pleuro-pneumonia.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
Pericarditis is occasionally present, and is marked by the usual lesions.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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