Pericarditis

//ˌper.ɪ.kɑːrˈdaɪ.t̬əs//

Word Type

Noun

The word "pericarditis" can be used as a noun.

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Coordinate Terms

endocarditis myocarditis pancarditis perimyoendocarditis

Derived Terms

endopericarditis myopericarditis pyopericarditis

Derived From

Context

cardiology pathology

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

cardiopathy carditis

Type Of (IsA)

cardiovascular complication carditis disease heart disease other inflammation nonvalvular heart disease pericardial disease

Related Terms

inflammation pericardium

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