pericarditis

[ per-i-kahr-dahy-tis ]

/ ˌpɛr ɪ kɑrˈdaɪ tɪs /

noun Pathology.

inflammation of the pericardium.

Nearby words

Origin of pericarditis

First recorded in 1790–1800; pericard(ium) + -itis

Related formsper·i·car·dit·ic

[per-i-kahr-dit-ik] /ˌpɛr ɪ kɑrˈdɪt ɪk/, adjective

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Examples from the Web for pericarditis

The symptoms are much the same as those of pericarditis, and it is difficult to discriminate between the two affections.
Special Report on Diseases of Cattle|U.S. Department of Agriculture
Endocarditis is probably more frequent than pericarditis, and the aortic are more liable than the other valves to suffer.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various
Pericarditis is occasionally present, and is marked by the usual lesions.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various
Complete quiet must be provided, and the general care should be as in pericarditis.
Special Report on Diseases of Cattle|U.S. Department of Agriculture

It is more especially when pericarditis complicates rheumatic polyarthritis that pulmonary affections occur.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various

British Dictionary definitions for pericarditis

pericarditis

/ (ˌpɛrɪkɑːˈdaɪtɪs) /

noun

inflammation of the pericardium

Derived Formspericarditic (ˌpɛrɪkɑːˈdɪtɪk), adjective

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Word Origin and History for pericarditis

pericarditis

1799, from pericardium + -itis.

Medicine definitions for pericarditis

pericarditis

[ pĕr′ĭ-kär-dī′tĭs ]

n.

Inflammation of the pericardium.