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pericardial

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Adj — Relating to the pericardium, the membrane surrounding the heart.

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pericardiac

How to use pericardial

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pericardial fluid pericardial sac pericardial effusion

Etymology

From Greek peri- ("around") plus cardial ("relating to the heart").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pericardial” mean?

The word “pericardial” means relating to the pericardium, the membrane surrounding the heart. In plain terms, describes anything to do with the sac that wraps around the heart.

How do you use “pericardial” in a sentence?

Here is “pericardial” used in a sentence: “The scan showed a small amount of pericardial fluid.”

What part of speech is “pericardial”?

“Pericardial” is an adjective.

Where does the word “pericardial” come from?

The word “pericardial” comes from Latin. From Greek peri- ("around") plus cardial ("relating to the heart").

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