pericardium
IPA: pˈɝɪkˈɑrdiʌm
noun
- (anatomy, cardiology) A serous membrane that surrounds the heart allowing it to contract.
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Examples of "pericardium" in Sentences
- The pericardium is closely related to the Heart.
- Peri carditis is an inflammation of the pericardium.
- A watery substance can't be found in the pericardium.
- The pericardium is infiltrated by the fibrinous exudate.
- It is enclosed in a double walled sac called the pericardium.
- Pericardiocentesis involves taking fluid in the area of the pericardium.
- The fibrous pericardium is the most superficial layer of the pericardium.
- Pericardiectomy is the surgical removal of part or most of the pericardium.
- He is noted for performing the first suturing of the pericardium on record.
- The electrodes are placed around the phrenic nerves alongside the pericardium.
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