(medicine) Inflammation of the endocardium due to bacterial invasion. Also known as subacute bacterial endocarditis.
bacterial endocarditis
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An inflammation of the heart valves and lining of the heart as a result of a bacterial infection.
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Infectious endocarditis caused by the direct invasion of bacteria and leading to deformity of the heart valves.
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