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valvulitis

/ˌvæl.vjʊˈlaɪ.tɪs/

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noun

/ˌvæl.vjʊˈlaɪ.tɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий воспаление клапана, чаще всего сердечного, часто возникающее в результате ревматической лихорадки.

A medical term referring to inflammation of a valve, most commonly a cardiac valve, often resulting from rheumatic fever.

uncountable

  1. C2formalmedical

    A medical condition characterized by inflammation of a valve, most commonly a cardiac valve, often resulting from rheumatic fever.

    ruВоспаление клапана

    • The patient was diagnosed with valvulitis after a series of heart tests.
    • Rheumatic fever is a known cause of valvulitis in children.
    • Treatment for valvulitis may include anti-inflammatory medications and, in severe cases, surgery.
Forms
  • valvulitides plural form
  • valvulitides' possessive plural form
  • valvulitis's possessive singular form