carditis
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of carditis
From New Latin, dating back to 1775–85; see origin at cardi-, -itis
Example Sentences
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In about 1 in every 100 cases, it can result in Lyme carditis, which occurs when Lyme disease bacteria enter the heart tissues.
From Washington Post • Aug. 9, 2022
According to the CDC, 11 fatal cases of Lyme carditis were reported between 1985 and 2019.
From Washington Post • Aug. 9, 2022
Lyme carditis The additional information the doctor sought included: A question for the patient: Have you been in the woods lately?
From New York Times • Aug. 10, 2012
Patients with Lyme carditis are treated to prevent later complications of Lyme disease and to shorten the duration of the cardiac effects.
From New York Times • Aug. 10, 2012
Complications.—It may be complicated by broncho-pneumonia, albuminuria, carditis, endocarditis, and dilatation of the heart.
From Dietetics for Nurses by Proudfit, Fairfax T.
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