endocarditis

[ en-doh-kahr-dahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of the endocardium.

endocarditis

/ ˌɛndəʊkɑːˈdɪtɪk; ˌɛndəʊkɑːˈdaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the endocardium

Derived Forms

• endocarditic, adjective

Other Words From

• en·do·car·dit·ic [en-doh-kahr-, dit, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of endocarditis¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1830–40; endo-, carditis

Example Sentences

Endocarditis, is inflammation of the endocardium, which is the lining membrane of the internal surface of the heart.

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Abscess in the spleen occasionally occurs, usually in association with infective endocarditis or with general pyaemia.

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In pneumococcic meningitis, endocarditis and pleuritis, 3% of salicylic acid should be added to this oil.

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Organisms circulating in the blood are prone to lodge on the valves of the heart and give rise to endocarditis.

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As a result of endocarditis, one or more of the valves may be seriously damaged, so that it leaks or becomes incompetent.

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