Endocarditis
en-doh-kar-DY-tis
Word origin · Greek elements via New Latin
prefixendo-within, insideGreek éndon ‘within’rootcardi/oheartGreek kardía ‘heart’suffix-itisinflammationGreek -îtis ‘pertaining to’
endo- (within) + carditis (inflammation of the heart): inflammation of the inner lining of the heart.
History: Formed in New Latin. First recorded in English 1830–40.
Definition
Infection of the heart's inner lining and valves.
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Specialty
🏥 Cardiology