pericardium


Definition: Meaning of, pericardium in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌpɛrɪˈkɑːdɪəm /

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pericardium pericardia
  1. a serous membrane with two layers that surrounds the heart
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pericardium used in phrases

  • parietal pericardium (noun)
    1. the tough outermost layer of the pericardium that is attached to the diaphragm and the sternum
  • visceral pericardium (noun)
    1. the innermost of the two layers of the pericardium
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