Associations to the word «Pericardial»

Wiktionary

PERICARDIAL, adjective. (cardiology) Of, or relating to the pericardium.
PERICARDIAL, adjective. Surrounding or next to the heart.
PERICARDIAL FLUID, noun. A fluid that reduces friction within the pericardium by lubricating the epicardial surface, allowing the membranes to glide over each other with each heartbeat.

Dictionary definition

PERICARDIAL, adjective. Located around the heart or relating to or affecting the pericardium; "pericardial space".

Wise words

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