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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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.
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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
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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
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“Endocarditis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endocarditis. Accessed 18 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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