pericardiotomy love

Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Incision of the pericardium for the removal of a foreign body or for any other purpose.

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Examples

  • ( "Post" means after, and "pericardiotomy" means opening the membrane around the heart for open heart surgery.)

    Cardiac terms and definitions 2010

  • Balloon pericardiotomy: This uses a small balloon to make a hole in your heart sac to let out fluid.

    Vanguard 2009

  • Balloon pericardiotomy: This uses a small balloon to make a hole in your heart sac to let out fluid.

    Vanguard 2009

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