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Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart, often involving valves. Infective endocarditis is the microbial form; the broader anatomical term does not itself establish infection.

Endometritis is inflammation of the endometrium. It identifies the tissue involved, while timing and cause require further description. It is distinct from endometriosis, in which endometrium-like tissue occurs outside its normal uterine location.

Epididymitis is inflammation of the epididymis. The term identifies the affected structure and inflammatory process, not one universal organism or cause. Its anatomical location distinguishes it from orchitis, which affects the testis, although the two processes can coexist.

Inflammation of the epiglottic and nearby supraglottic tissues, potentially obstructing the upper airway. The site differs from the predominantly subglottic narrowing of croup.^[ref]

Fluid and associated material leaving the blood circulation because of altered vascular permeability, typically during inflammation. Its composition differs from fluid accumulating mainly through pressure or protein-balance changes.

Gastritis is inflammation of the gastric mucosa. It describes a tissue process rather than every episode of upper abdominal discomfort. Different causes can produce the pattern, and inflammation, symptoms and secretory function are separate observations.

Inflammation of the stomach and intestines, commonly associated with diarrhea and vomiting. The syndrome can arise from different infectious and noninfectious causes, so its name does not identify one pathogen.

Inflammation of the liver. Viruses are one possible cause, but the word does not make every case infectious or identify one particular virus.

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug acting through cyclooxygenase inhibition. It illustrates how one pathway can influence pain, fever and inflammation while also participating in normal tissue functions.

A group of chronic inflammatory intestinal disorders, chiefly Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis. Distribution and tissue involvement help distinguish forms; the term is not interchangeable with every cause of intestinal inflammation.

Material that leaves the blood vessels during inflammation. Historical theories of its formation and removal should be distinguished from current pathology.

Inflammation involving the corneal stroma. It can alter transparency without being defined as a primary surface ulcer, connecting tissue depth with effects on vision.

Inflammation involving the renal interstitium.

A full-thickness breach in the intestinal wall. Leakage of contents can contaminate the peritoneal cavity and cause peritonitis, connecting a local structural failure with widespread inflammation.

Tuberculosis involving intestinal tissue. Inflammation, ulceration and scarring can alter bowel function, while the diagnosis requires evidence beyond a nonspecific abdominal symptom pattern.

Physician who criticized routine depletory treatment of inflammation.

Inflammation of the larynx.

Inflammation involving the larynx and trachea. Viral laryngotracheitis is commonly described as croup; the anatomical term indicates the involved structures without uniquely specifying a pathogen.^[ref]

Inflammation of lymph nodes. Enlargement and tenderness can reflect a response to a nearby process, while the anatomical finding alone does not identify its infectious or noninfectious cause.

Inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Its location differs from encephalitis, though both can occur together.