ENDOCARDITIDES
\ˈɛndə͡ʊkˌɑːdɪtˌa͡ɪdz], \ˈɛndəʊkˌɑːdɪtˌaɪdz], \ˈɛ_n_d_əʊ_k_ˌɑː_d_ɪ_t_ˌaɪ_d_z]\
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Exudative and proliferative inflammatory alterations of the endocardium, characterized by the presence of vegetations on the surface of the endocardium or in the endocardium itself, and most commonly involving a heart valve, but sometimes affecting the inner lining of the cardiac chambers or the endocardium elsewhere. It may occur as a primary disorder or as a complication of or in association with another disease. (Dorland, 27th ed)
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