Pericardium

/pˌɛɹɪkˈɑːdi‍əm/

/pˌɛɹɪkˈɑːɹdiəm/

Pericardium

a serous membrane with two layers that surrounds the heart

Examples

1. The pericardium is a pouch or cavity that the heart sits inside of.

2. Inflammation of the pericardium can cause fluid to accumulate in the pericardial cavity.

3. The buildup of uremic toxins may trigger inflammatory response of the pericardium, leading to uremic pericarditis and impaired cardiac function.

4. Severe constrictive pericarditis may require surgical removal of the pericardium, as a last resort.