The inflammation of the inner lining of the heart.
ENDOCARDITIS: "Endocarditis is where the endocardium that lines the haert and the valves becomes inflamed. Due to abacterial or fungal infection."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "ENDOCARDITIS," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/endocarditis/ (accessed July 5, 2022).