| pericardiocentesis | Synonym: pericardicentesis. Origin: peri-+ G. Kardia, heart, + kentesis, puncture (05 Mar 2000) |
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| pericardioperitoneal | Relating to the pericardial and peritoneal cavities. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pericardioperitoneal canal | The portion of the embryonic celom that joins the pericardial cavity to the peritoneal cavity, developing into the pleural cavities. Synonym: pleural canal. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pericardiophrenic | Relating to the pericardium and the diaphragm. Origin: pericardium + G. Phren, diaphragm (05 Mar 2000) |
| pericardiopleural | Relating to the pericardial and pleural cavities. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pericardiopleural membrane | A tissue fold jutting into the right or left embryonic pericardioperitoneal canal; it separates the developing pericardium from the pleural cavity and is formed by the growth of the common cardinal veins to the midline of the body. Synonym: pericardiopleural membrane, pleuropericardial membrane. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pericardiorrhaphy | Suture of the pericardium. Origin: pericardium + G. Rhaphe, suture (05 Mar 2000) |
| pericardiostomy | Establishment of an opening into the pericardium. Origin: pericardium + G. Stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
| pericardiotomy | Incision into the pericardium. Synonym: coleotomy, pericardotomy. Origin: pericardium + G. Tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |