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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In more severe cases, salmonella can cause arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Rarely, salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2024
Chronic conditions that can affect the growth and appearance of your nails include: psoriasis, endocarditis, lupus, kidney disease, thyroid disease and liver disease, per Healthline.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2024
Sleep deprivation led to endocarditis, a rare and life-threatening infection of the heart’s inner lining.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Rarely, salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2024
Chronic conditions that can affect the growth and appearance of your nails include: psoriasis, endocarditis, lupus, kidney disease, thyroid disease and liver disease, per Healthline.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2024
Sleep deprivation led to endocarditis, a rare and life-threatening infection of the heart’s inner lining.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Endocarditis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endocarditis. Accessed 18 Dec. 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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