Pericardium.
A double-layered sac that surrounds and protects the heart, containing a small amount of lubricating fluid. Inflammation (pericarditis) or fluid accumulation (pericardial effusion) in this space can impair heart function.
Definition
What is pericardium?
A double-layered sac that surrounds and protects the heart, containing a small amount of lubricating fluid. Inflammation (pericarditis) or fluid accumulation (pericardial effusion) in this space can impair heart function.
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