endocarditis

noun

en·​do·​car·​di·​tis ˌen-dō-ˌkär-ˈdī-təs How to pronounce endocarditis (audio)
: inflammation of the lining of the heart and its valves

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Lawsuit alleged medical negligence The lawsuit claimed that McLellan failed to properly diagnose and treat Thompson's endocarditis, the heart infection that ultimately caused his death. Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 In severe conditions, bacteria can infiltrate the bloodstream and cause arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis or even death. Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 3 June 2025 In more serious cases, salmonella can cause arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025 In people with complications of gonorrhea (like gonococcal meningitis or gonococcal endocarditis), additional antibiotics may be prescribed. Md Published, Verywell Health, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for endocarditis

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

circa 1839, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of endocarditis was circa 1839

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“Endocarditis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endocarditis. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

endocarditis

noun
en·​do·​car·​di·​tis ˌen-dō-ˌkär-ˈdīt-əs How to pronounce endocarditis (audio)
: inflammation of the lining of the heart and its valves

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