carditis; inflammation of the heart
Medical term for inflammation of the heart; may refer to pericarditis, myocarditis, or endocarditis depending on context. The cross-reference 心炎 is a broader or synonymous term.
See also: 心炎
Carditis can occur as a complication of rheumatic fever.
Compound of 心臓 (heart) + 炎 (inflammation).