An ulceration or erosion of the heart tissue, a rare pathological condition.
From Greek 'kardia' (heart) + 'elkosis' (ulceration, erosion), combining roots for heart and tissue breakdown.
The heart developing ulcers like a stomach might seems strange, but it's a sign of severe infection or inflammation—basically your body's most vital organ turning against itself.
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