bacterial endocarditis


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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.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

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
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