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Pericardial cavity

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The fluid-filled space between the layers of the sac around the heart, allowing it to beat smoothly.

Korean

심막강

심장을 둘러싼 주머니의 두 층 사이에 있는 액체가 찬 공간으로, 심장이 부드럽게 뛰게 한다.

French

Cavité péricardique

Espace rempli de liquide entre les couches du sac qui entoure le cœur, lui permettant de battre en douceur.

Word parts

  • peri-Prefix(Greek: peri-) Around, surrounding; (Latin: circum-) Around, encircling
  • cardi/oRoot(Greek) Heart

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