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myocarditis

/maɪ.ə.kɑːrˈdaɪ.tɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does myocarditis mean?

noun

Inflammation of the myocardium, the muscular wall of the heart, often caused by a viral infection.

Example

"The patient was diagnosed with myocarditis and required close monitoring to prevent further complications."

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