1. Inflammation of the myocardium, the muscular tissue of the heart, typically caused by viral or bacterial infection.
Usage: Medical term; Uncountable noun

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with myocarditis after experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath.
• Viral myocarditis can develop following a common cold or flu infection.
• Myocarditis may lead to heart failure if left untreated.
• The doctor ordered an echocardiogram to assess the extent of myocarditis.
• Young athletes with myocarditis are often advised to rest and avoid strenuous exercise.
• Myocarditis can cause irregular heartbeats and fatigue in affected individuals.