adjective
- relating to or affecting the pericardium, the membrane surrounding the heart
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with pericardial effusion.
- Pericardial friction rub is a characteristic sound heard during examination.
- The surgeon carefully examined the pericardial sac before the procedure.
- Pericardial inflammation can cause chest pain.
- The echocardiogram showed pericardial thickening.
- Pericardial disease may require specialized cardiac treatment.