Pericardial Sinus

Pronunciation
/per-i-kar-dee-al SIN-us/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Pericardial Sinus
Plural
Pericardial Sinuses

Definition

A space around the heart, bordered below by the dorsal diaphragm.

Etymology

From Latin 'peri-', meaning 'around', and 'cardi-' meaning 'heart'.

Example

The pericardial sinus in insects is filled with hemolymph.

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