carditis

[ kahr-dahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of the pericardium, myocardium, or endocardium, separately or in combination.

carditis

/ kɑːˈdaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the heart

Other Words From

• car·dit·ic [kahr-, dit, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of carditis¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1775–85; cardi-, -itis

Example Sentences

In about 1 in every 100 cases, it can result in Lyme carditis, which occurs when Lyme disease bacteria enter the heart tissues.

From Washington Post

The state says it’s the first reported death from Lyme carditis in Vermont.

From Washington Times

Heart block due to Lyme carditis can develop in minutes or hours, and is a rare but fatal complication.

From Scientific American

Patients with Lyme carditis are treated to prevent later complications of Lyme disease and to shorten the duration of the cardiac effects.

From New York Times

Complications.—It may be complicated by broncho-pneumonia, albuminuria, carditis, endocarditis, and dilatation of the heart.

From Project Gutenberg