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valvulitis

(valv′yə līt′əs)

noun

inflammation of a valve, esp. of the heart

Origin: ModL < valvula (see valvule) + -itis

See valvulitis in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Inflammation of a valve, especially a cardiac valve.

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