noun

pericardium

peh-rih-KAH-dee-uhm

Pericardium (noun) means the thin, fluid-filled membrane that encloses the heart and lets it beat smoothly. Example: “The pericardium cushions the heart and holds it in place within the chest.”

noun

The thin, fluid-filled membrane that encloses the heart and lets it beat smoothly.

"The pericardium cushions the heart and holds it in place within the chest."

How to use pericardium

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe protective bag of tissue that surrounds your heart.

Word forms

pericardia plural, pericardiums plural

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The _____ cushions the heart and holds it in place within the chest.

Etymology

A learned borrowing from Greek perikardion, from peri- ("around") + kardia ("heart").

Origin: Greek

Rhymes for pericardium

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pericardium” mean?

The word “pericardium” means the thin, fluid-filled membrane that encloses the heart and lets it beat smoothly. In plain terms, the protective bag of tissue that surrounds your heart.

How do you pronounce “pericardium”?

“Pericardium” is pronounced peh-rih-KAH-dee-uhm (/ˌpɛɹɪˈkɑː(ɹ)di.əm/ in IPA).

How do you use “pericardium” in a sentence?

Here is “pericardium” used in a sentence: “The pericardium cushions the heart and holds it in place within the chest.”

What part of speech is “pericardium”?

“Pericardium” is a noun.

Where does the word “pericardium” come from?

The word “pericardium” comes from Greek. A learned borrowing from Greek perikardion, from peri- ("around") + kardia ("heart").