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Definition of Pericarditis
Pericarditis: Inflammation of the lining around the heart (the pericardium) that causes chest pain and accumulation of fluid around the heart (pericardial effusion). There are many causes of pericarditis, including infections, injury, radiation treatment, and chronic diseases. Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List 
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