parietal pericardium

/pəˌraɪədl ˈpɛrəˌkɑrdiəm/
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Definitions of parietal pericardium
  1. noun
    the tough outermost layer of the pericardium that is attached to the diaphragm and the sternum
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    type of:
    serosa, serous membrane
    a thin membrane lining the closed cavities of the body; has two layers with a space between that is filled with serous fluid
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