Pericardiac (Adjective)
Meaning
Located around the heart or relating to or affecting the pericardium; "pericardial space".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The abnormal fluid accumulation in the pericardial space put pressure on the pericardiac tissues surrounding the heart.
- The pericardiac sac encloses the heart and the base of the great vessels, and serves as a protective covering.
- Inflammation of the pericardiac membrane was diagnosed after an ultrasound examination showed signs of thickening in the pericardial space.
- Pericardiac tamponade was caused by a buildup of fluid that compressed the heart and inhibited cardiac function.
- A pericardiac puncture was performed by the surgeon to relieve pressure in the pericardial space surrounding the heart.