valvulitis

noun

val·vu·li·tis ˌval-vyə-ˈlī-təs

: inflammation of a valve especially of the heart

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valvula + -itis

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circa 1891, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of valvulitis was circa 1891

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valvulitis

noun

val·vu·li·tis ˌval-vyə-ˈlīt-əs

: inflammation of a valve especially of the heart

rheumatic valvulitis

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