# carditis

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. inflammation of the heart (any or all parts of it).

## Etymology
From Latin cardītis. By surface analysis, cardi- + -itis.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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