Pericardiodesis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pericardiodesis is a noun meaning (medicine) A procedure involving the fusion of the layers of the pericardium after the injection of a sclerosant, used in the treatment of recurrent pericardial effusions.
Meaning
(medicine) A procedure involving the fusion of the layers of the pericardium after the injection of a sclerosant, used in the treatment of recurrent pericardial effusions.
Word Forms
- pericardiodeses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pericardiocentesis, pericardiectomy, pericardectomy, pericardiotomy, cardiopericardiopexy, pleurodesis.
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