valvulitis
/ˌvælvjəˈlaɪtɪs/
noun
- Inflammation of a valve, especially a heart valve.
- Untreated strep throat can sometimes lead to valvulitis and damage to the heart.
- The patient was diagnosed with valvulitis after experiencing chest pain and fever.
- The cardiologist used an echocardiogram to check for signs of valvulitis.