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valvulitis

valvulitis

9.9
A heart valve that becomes swollen and sore, often from infection
  • noun
  • /ˌvæl.vjʊˈlaɪ.tɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • Rheumatic fever can sometimes cause valvulitis in children and young adults.

Examples

  • Early diagnosis of valvulitis is crucial for preventing permanent heart damage.

  • Doctors often treat valvulitis with anti-inflammatory medications.

  • The patient's symptoms were consistent with valvulitis following a bacterial infection.

  • The patient was diagnosed with valvulitis last week.

  • Early diagnosis of valvulitis is crucial for preventing permanent heart damage.

  • Rheumatic fever can sometimes cause valvulitis in children and young adults.

  • The patient's symptoms were consistent with valvulitis following a bacterial infection.

Surface Forms

valvulitis singular
valvulitises plural

Morphology

valvulitis = valve (transparent) = valvul + itis

The medical suffix '-itis' clearly indicates inflammation of the indicated structure, and learners who know 'valve' can infer 'inflammation of a valve'.

Etymology

The word valvulitis comes from Latin valvula meaning 'small valve' and the ending -itis meaning 'inflammation'. So, valvulitis literally means 'inflammation of a valve', which is why it is used for an inflamed heart valve.