angiocarditis
|an-gi-o-car-di-tis|
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/ˌændʒioʊkɑːrˈdaɪtɪs/
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/ˌændʒiəʊkɑːˈdaɪtɪs/
inflammation of heart and vessels
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angiocarditis' originates from New Latin, specifically the words 'angio-' meaning 'vessel' and 'carditis' meaning 'inflammation of the heart.'
Historical Evolution
'angio-' and 'carditis' were combined in medical terminology to form 'angiocarditis,' which entered English medical vocabulary in the late 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'inflammation of the heart and blood vessels,' and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
inflammation of both the heart and the blood vessels.
The patient was diagnosed with angiocarditis after presenting with chest pain and fever.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/07 14:06