Search Dictionary:  

carditis

Pronunciation:  kâr'dItis

 Sponsored Links: 
 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  inflammation of the heart
 
 See Also: endocarditis, inflammation, myocardial inflammation, myocarditis, pancarditis, pericarditis, redness, rubor

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Car*di"tis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. kardi`a heart + -itis:
cf. F. cardite.] (Med)
Inflammation of the fleshy or muscular substance of the
heart. See {Endocarditis} and {Pericarditis}. --Dunglison.

 

 

COPYRIGHT © 2000-2009 HYPERDICTIONARY.COM HYPERDICTIONARY.COM