English Explanatory Dictionary

pericarditis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Inflammation of the pericardium, the membrane that surrounds the heart.

Pronunciation

/ˌper.ɪ.kɑːrˈdaɪ.t̬əs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Yangolin-pericarditis.wav

Word forms

pericarditis pericarditides pericardites

Etymology

From pericard(ium) + -itis.

Derived words

endopericarditis myopericarditis pyopericarditis
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