serouspericardialliquid
nounUK /ˈsɪərəs ˌpɛrɪˈkɑːdiəl ˈlɪkwɪd/
US /ˈsɪrəs ˌpɛrɪˈkɑrdiəl ˈlɪkwɪd/
The watery fluid that keeps the heart slippery and safe inside its sac.
The doctor explained that the serouspericardialliquid helps the heart move smoothly without rubbing.
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2. A sample of this fluid taken for medical testing.
The lab analyzed the serouspericardialliquid to check for infection.
3. An abnormal buildup of this fluid around the heart.
An excess of serouspericardialliquid can press on the heart and cause trouble breathing.
4. The thin, clear liquid layer that reduces friction between the heart and its covering.
The surgeon noted the serouspericardialliquid glistening over the heart's surface.