bacterial endocarditis
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Related to bacterial endocarditis: subacute bacterial endocarditis
bac·te·ri·al en·do·car·di·tis
endocarditis caused by the direct invasion of bacteria and leading to deformity and destruction of the valve leaflets. Two types are acute bacterial endocarditis and subacute bacterial endocarditis.
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bac·te·ri·al en·do·car·di·tis
(bak-tēr'ē-ăl en'dō-kahr-dī'tis)Condition caused by the direct invasion of bacteria and leading to deformity and destruction of the valve leaflets. Two types are acute bacterial endocarditis and subacute bacterial endocarditis.
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bacterial endocarditis
See INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
bac·te·ri·al en·do·car·di·tis
(bak-tēr'ē-ăl en'dō-kahr-dī'tis)Condition caused by the direct invasion of bacteria and leading to deformity and destruction of the valve leaflets.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012