Associations to the word «Pericardium»

Wiktionary

PERICARDIUM, noun. (anatomy) (cardiology) A serous membrane that surrounds the heart allowing it to contract.

Dictionary definition

PERICARDIUM, noun. A serous membrane with two layers that surrounds the heart.

Wise words

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