carditis

[ kahr-dahy-tis ]
/ kɑrˈdaɪ tɪs /

noun Pathology.

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

Origin of carditis

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

OTHER WORDS FROM carditis

car·dit·ic [kahr-dit-ik] /kɑrˈdɪt ɪk/, adjective

Words nearby carditis

cardiovascular, cardiovascular conditioning, cardiovascular system, cardioversion, cardioverter, carditis, cardmember, cardoon, cardoso, cardozo, cardphone

British Dictionary definitions for carditis

carditis
/ (kɑːˈdaɪtɪs) /

noun

inflammation of the heart

Medical definitions for carditis

carditis
[ kär-dī′tĭs ]

n.

Inflammation of the muscle tissue of the heart. myocarditis