Medical Subject Headings

Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D010493
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D010493
Preferred Name

Pericarditis

Definitions
Inflammation of both the PERICARDIUM and the PLEURA. Inflammation of the PERICARDIUM from various origins, such as infection, neoplasm, autoimmune process, injuries, or drug-induced. Pericarditis usually leads to PERICARDIAL EFFUSION, or CONSTRICTIVE PERICARDITIS.
Synonyms
Pleuropericarditis
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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