endocarditis
noun
en·do·car·di·tis
ˌen-dō-ˌkär-ˈdī-təs 
: inflammation of the lining of the heart and its valves
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In people with complications of gonorrhea (like gonococcal meningitis or gonococcal endocarditis), additional antibiotics may be prescribed.
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Md Published, Verywell Health, 6 May 2025
In rare circumstances, infection can enter the bloodstream and lead to arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
His provisional cause of death was given as multi-organ failure due to infective endocarditis, a rare infection of the inner lining or valves of the heart.
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Infective endocarditis is a bacterial infection of the tissues inside the heart, often in the valves.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Feb. 2025
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Md Published, Verywell Health, 6 May 2025
In rare circumstances, infection can enter the bloodstream and lead to arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
His provisional cause of death was given as multi-organ failure due to infective endocarditis, a rare infection of the inner lining or valves of the heart.
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Infective endocarditis is a bacterial infection of the tissues inside the heart, often in the valves.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for endocarditis
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“Endocarditis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endocarditis. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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endocarditis
noun
en·do·car·di·tis
ˌen-dō-ˌkär-ˈdīt-əs
: inflammation of the lining of the heart and its valves
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