adj

pericardial

Pericardial (adj) means relating to the pericardium, the membrane surrounding the heart. Example: “The scan showed a small amount of pericardial fluid.”

adj

Relating to the pericardium, the membrane surrounding the heart.

"The scan showed a small amount of pericardial fluid."

"Pericardial inflammation can cause sharp chest pain."

How to use pericardial

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes anything to do with the sac that wraps around the heart.

Common pairings

pericardial fluid pericardial sac pericardial effusion

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Etymology

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

Origin: Latin

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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").