pericardial cavity

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(′per·ə′kärd·ē·əl ′kav·əd·ē)

(anatomy) A potential space between the inner layer of the pericardium and the epicardium of the heart.


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(pĕr'ĭ-kär'dē-əl)
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The fluid-filled space between the two layers of the pericardium.

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