noun
- Plural of pericarditis; instances or cases of inflammation of the pericardium (the membrane surrounding the heart).
Usage: Medical term; Plural form used in clinical contexts to refer to multiple cases or types of the condition
Examples
- The hospital documented three pericarditises in the cardiac ward last month.
- Viral pericarditises often resolve with rest and anti-inflammatory medication.
- The cardiologist studied various pericarditises to identify common risk factors.
- Recurrent pericarditises can lead to serious complications if left untreated.
- Different pericarditises may require different treatment approaches depending on their underlying cause.