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precordium

Syllabification: (pre·cor·di·um)
Pronunciation: /prēˈkôrdēəm/

Definition of precordium

noun

Anatomy
  • the region or the thorax immediately in front of the heart.

Derivatives

precordial

Pronunciation: /-ˈkôrdēəl/

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: singular of Latin praecordia 'diaphragm, entrails'

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