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pericardial cavity

/ˌperɪˈkɑːrdiəl ˈkævəti/

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/ˌperɪˈkɑːrdiəl ˈkævəti/C1formalmedical
  • ruПерикардиальная полость — это потенциальное пространство между париетальным и висцеральным листками перикарда, содержащее небольшое количество серозной жидкости, которая уменьшает трение при сокращениях сердца.

The pericardial cavity is the potential space between the parietal and visceral layers of the pericardium, containing a small amount of serous fluid that reduces friction as the heart beats.

  1. Anatomical space around the heartC2formal

    The potential space between the parietal and visceral layers of the pericardium, containing a small amount of serous fluid that reduces friction during heartbeats.

    ruОколосердечная полость

    • The pericardial cavity contains a thin layer of lubricating fluid.
    • Inflammation of the pericardial cavity is known as pericarditis.
    • The surgeon carefully opened the pericardial cavity during the operation.