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Noun: parietal pericardium
  1. The tough outermost layer of the pericardium that is attached to the diaphragm and the sternum
    "The parietal pericardium provides protection and support to the heart"

Derived forms: parietal pericardia

Type of: serosa, serous membrane

Part of: pericardium

Encyclopedia: Parietal pericardium