pericardium
[/ˌpɛrɪˈkɑːrdiəm/]
nounmasculinepl: pericardia or pericardiums
pericárdio
1. A double-walled serous membrane that surrounds and protects the heart, consisting of an outer fibrous layer and an inner serous layer
The pericardium secretes fluid that allows the heart to beat smoothly without friction.
O pericárdio secreta fluido que permite que o coração bata suavemente sem atrito.
2. The fibrous sac that encloses the heart and the roots of the great blood vessels
Inflammation of the pericardium is called pericarditis.
A inflamação do pericárdio é chamada pericardite.
This is a purely medical/anatomical term with no cultural variations. It is used identically in English and Portuguese medical education, practice, and literature across all Portuguese-speaking countries and English-speaking regions.
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