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pericarditis

/pərɪˈkɑːrdɪtɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does pericarditis mean?

noun

Inflammation of the pericardium, the sac surrounding the heart. This can cause chest pain and other symptoms.

Example

"The doctor diagnosed the patient with pericarditis and prescribed medication to reduce the inflammation."

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