endocarditis
noun
en·do·car·di·tis
ˌen-dō-ˌkär-ˈdī-təs 
: inflammation of the lining of the heart and its valves
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On July 30, Ray updated her fans again, revealing her diagnosis of infective endocarditis, a severe heart infection.
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 July 2024
Context: Health providers take blood cultures to diagnose patients with bloodstream infections or related conditions, like sepsis and endocarditis.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 25 July 2024
These tests help diagnose bloodstream infections and related conditions such as sepsis and endocarditis.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 24 July 2024
Some enterococci, of which there are more than 50 different species, are also linked with more serious diseases like endocarditis and peritonitis.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 2 July 2024
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 July 2024
Context: Health providers take blood cultures to diagnose patients with bloodstream infections or related conditions, like sepsis and endocarditis.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 25 July 2024
These tests help diagnose bloodstream infections and related conditions such as sepsis and endocarditis.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 24 July 2024
Some enterococci, of which there are more than 50 different species, are also linked with more serious diseases like endocarditis and peritonitis.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 2 July 2024
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“Endocarditis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endocarditis. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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endocarditis
noun
en·do·car·di·tis
ˌen-dō-ˌkär-ˈdīt-əs
: inflammation of the lining of the heart and its valves
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