What does "pericarditis" mean?

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

How do you pronounce "pericarditis"?

Pronounced //ˌper.ɪ.kɑːrˈdaɪ.t̬əs//.

Common synonyms include: angina, apoplexy, appendicitis, arteriosclerosis, arthritis, atherosclerosis.

/ˌper.ɪ.kɑːrˈdaɪ.t̬əs/ noun

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Noun

1
Inflammation of the pericardium, the membrane that surrounds the heart. countable, uncountable
2
inflammation of the pericardium wordnet

From pericard(ium) + -itis.