First Known Use: circa 1839
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endocarditis
noun en·do·car·di·tis \-ˌkär-ˈdī-təs\
Definition of ENDOCARDITIS
: inflammation of the lining of the heart and its valves
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endocarditis
noun en·do·car·di·tis \ˌen-dō-ˌkär-ˈdīt-əs\
Medical Definition of ENDOCARDITIS
: inflammation of the lining of the heart and its valves
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