endocarditis

[ en-doh-kahr-dahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of the endocardium.

endocarditis

/ ˌɛndəʊkɑːˈdɪtɪk; ˌɛndəʊkɑːˈdaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the endocardium

Derived Forms

• endocarditic, adjective

Other Words From

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of endocarditis¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1830–40; endo-, carditis

Example Sentences

Sleep deprivation led to endocarditis, a rare and life-threatening infection of the heart’s inner lining.

From Los Angeles Times

"Recalcitrant and recurring infections, be that UTIs, pneumonia, endocarditis, or diabetic foot ulcer infections, are often associated with biofilms," he said.

From Science Daily

Infective endocarditis, also called bacterial endocarditis, is an infection caused by bacteria that enter the bloodstream and settle in the heart lining, a heart valve or a blood vessel.

From Science Daily

They said it could have led to endocarditis, or inflammation inside the heart, and to his death, aged 71, in Switzerland.

From Seattle Times

Life-threatening illnesses that can result from listeria include meningitis — inflammation around the brain and spinal cord that can occur when these microbes infect the brain — or endocarditis, infection of the heart's inner lining.

From Salon