Match each definition with the correct term.
-bacterial endocarditis
A)inflammation of the heart muscle
B)inflammation of the lining of the heart
C)inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart
D)inflammation of the heart
E)inflammation of the heart lining caused by bacteria

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Bacterial endocarditis specifically refers to inflammation of the heart lining caused by bacteria.

Answer: B
 Inflammation of the lining of the heart is known as endocarditis.

Answer: A
 Inflammation of the heart muscle is known as myocarditis.

Answer: C
 Inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart is known as pericarditis.

Answer: D
 Inflammation of the entire heart is not a specific medical term, but can be referred to as generalized carditis.

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term