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Definition of Rheumatic heart disease
1. Noun. Heart disease caused by recurrent episodes of rheumatic fever; characterized by changes in the myocardium or scarring of the heart valves that reduce the power of the heart to pump blood.
Medical Definition of Rheumatic heart disease
1. The most important manifestation of and sequel to rheumatic fever, i.e., any cardiac involvement in rheumatic fever. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Rheumatic Heart Disease
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