Complete Definition of "pericardium"

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Noun
en-noun|pericardia

  1. context|anatomy|cardiology A serous membrane that surrounds the heart allowing it to contract.

Synonyms
heart sac
theca cordis

Derived terms
pericardiac
pericardial
pericarditis

See also
endocardium
myocardium

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