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Pericardium

Pericardium Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Pericardium? [n] a double-layered serous membrane that surrounds the heart Synonyms \| Synonyms for Pericardium: Related Terms \| Find terms related to Pericardium: See Also \| epicardium \| parietal pericardium \| serosa \| serous membrane \| visceral pericardium Pericardium In Webster's Dictionary \Per`icar"dium\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? about or near the heart; ? about + ? heart.] (Anat.) The double baglike fold of serous membrane which incloses the heart. Note: The inner layer is closely adherent to the outer surface of the heart, and is called the cardiac pericardium. The outer layer loosely incloses the heart and the adherent inner layer, and is called the parietal pericardium. At the base of the heart the two layers are continuous, and form a narrow closed cavity filled with fluid, in which the pulsations of the heart cause little friction.

Pericardium Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Pericardium?

[n] a double-layered serous membrane that surrounds the heart

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Pericardium In Webster's Dictionary

\Per`i*car"di*um\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? about
or near the heart; ? about + ? heart.] (Anat.)
The double baglike fold of serous membrane which incloses the
heart.

Note: The inner layer is closely adherent to the outer
      surface of the heart, and is called the cardiac
      pericardium. The outer layer loosely incloses the heart
      and the adherent inner layer, and is called the
      parietal pericardium. At the base of the heart the two
      layers are continuous, and form a narrow closed cavity
      filled with fluid, in which the pulsations of the heart
      cause little friction.

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