endocarditis
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of endocarditis
From New Latin, dating back to 1830–40; see origin at endo-, carditis
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In rare cases, the infection may produce more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis, the agency added.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
Infective endocarditis can be treated with antibiotics if diagnosed early.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2025
Infective endocarditis, also called bacterial endocarditis, is an infection caused by bacteria that enter the bloodstream and settle in the heart lining, a heart valve or a blood vessel.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 13, 2023
They said it could have led to endocarditis, or inflammation inside the heart, and to his death, aged 71, in Switzerland.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 6, 2022
We had lobar pneumonia, meningococcal meningitis, streptococcal infections, diphtheria, endocarditis, enteric fevers, various septicemias, syphilis, and, always, everywhere, tuberculosis.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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