noun
- plural form of pericardium; the membranous sacs surrounding the hearts of multiple organisms
Usage: medical; anatomical
Examples
- The veterinarian examined the pericardia of several animals during the comparative anatomy study.
- Inflammation of the pericardia can occur in multiple patients with autoimmune conditions.
- The research focused on the development of pericardia in various mammalian species.
- Surgical procedures involving pericardia require specialized training and equipment.
- The pathologist noted abnormalities in the pericardia of the specimens.