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Noun: parietal pericardium
  1. The tough outermost layer of the pericardium that is attached to the diaphragm and the sternum

Derived forms: parietal pericardia

Type of: serosa, serous membrane

Part of: pericardium

Encyclopedia: Parietal pericardium