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Pericarditis
Definition 1
An inflammatory process affecting the pericardium. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A disorder characterized by irritation to the layers of the pericardium (the protective sac around the heart). (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)
Definition 3
Inflammation of the pericardium. (Dorland, 27th ed) (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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