‖ valvuˈlitis Path.
[f. valvula + -itis.]
Inflammation of the valves of the heart.
| 1891 in Cent. Dict. 1897 Allbutt's Syst. Med. III. 43 A grave sign indicative of serious and generally persistent or recurrent valvulitis. 1898 Ibid. V. 866 Endocarditis affects principally the valves of the heart, hence the name valvulitis. |