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General Medical Terms Heart & Circulation

parietal pericardium

Meaning of parietal pericardium: The outer layer of the pericardium, which is a thin sac of tissue that surrounds the heart.

Definition of parietal pericardium

The outer layer of the pericardium, which is a thin sac of tissue that surrounds the heart.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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