màng ngoài tim
Definition
- Noun:
- Pericardium: The double-walled sac of fibrous and serous membrane that encloses the heart and the roots of the great blood vessels. Its primary function is to protect the heart, anchor it within the chest, and prevent overfilling.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bác sĩ chẩn đoán bệnh nhân bị viêm màng ngoài tim. (The doctor diagnosed the patient with pericarditis.)
- Màng ngoài tim có vai trò bảo vệ cơ quan trọng yếu này. (The pericardium plays a role in protecting this vital organ.)
Advanced Usage
- Medical Procedures:
- Chọc dịch màng ngoài tim: pericardiocentesis (a procedure to remove fluid from the pericardial sac).
- Cắt màng ngoài tim: pericardiectomy (the surgical removal of part or all of the pericardium).
Variants and Related Words
- Viêm màng ngoài tim (n): pericarditis (inflammation of the pericardium).
- Tràn dịch màng ngoài tim (n): pericardial effusion (abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pericardial sac).
Synonyms
- Pericardial sac: A synonym emphasizing the sac-like structure.
- Heart sac: A less technical, descriptive term.
Related Medical Terms
- Epicardium: The inner layer of the pericardium that is in direct contact with the heart muscle.
- Myocardium: The muscular tissue of the heart itself, which is protected by the pericardium.