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pericardium: see heart heart, muscular organ that pumps blood to all parts of the body. The rhythmic beating of the heart is a ceaseless activity, lasting from before birth to the end of life. ..... Click the link for more information. . pericardium the membranous sac enclosing the heart pericardium [‚per·ə′kärd·ē·əm] (anatomy) The membranous sac that envelops the heart; it contains 5-20 grams of clear serous fluid. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The inhabitants, however, always first drink the water in the pericardium, which is described as being best. |
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