endokardiaalisten
Endokardiaalisten is a term derived from the Greek words "endon" meaning inside and "kardia" meaning heart, and "ial" indicating relating to. In medical contexts, it refers to structures or processes located within the endocardium, which is the innermost layer of the heart wall. This layer lines the heart chambers and covers the heart valves. Conditions affecting the endocardium are described as endokardialisten.
One of the most significant endokardialisten conditions is endocarditis, an inflammation of the endocardium, most commonly