Pericardial (Adjective)
Meaning
Located around the heart or relating to or affecting the pericardium; "pericardial space".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The pericardial sac surrounds the heart and plays a crucial role in its functioning.
- Pericardial effusion is a condition where excess fluid accumulates in the space around the heart.
- The doctor performed a pericardial biopsy to determine the cause of the patient's heart problems.
- Pericardial tamponade is a life-threatening condition that occurs when fluid accumulates in the pericardial space and compresses the heart.
- The pericardial membrane is a thin layer of tissue that separates the heart from the surrounding pericardial space.