Definition of precordium in English:
precordium
noun priːˈkɔːdɪəmpriˈkɔrdiəm
Anatomy The region of the thorax immediately in front of or over the heart.
Example sentencesExamples
- In addition, women have smaller amplitudes of R, S, and T waves across the precordium.
- Sensations of tightness, pain, pressure, and heaviness in the precordium, throat, neck, and jaw have also been reported.
Derivatives
adjective
Anatomy A 55-year-old man was transferred from another hospital because of precordial pain and clinical state of shock.
Example sentencesExamples
- A 61-year-old white woman was brought to the emergency department complaining of precordial chest pain.
- All vital signs were within normal limits, and no precordial murmurs, friction rubs, or thrills were present.
- He complained of lightheadedness, dull abdominal pain, and precordial discomfort without radiation or pleurisy.
- However, the precordial leads still may be helpful for some diagnoses.
Origin
Late 19th century: singular of Latin praecordia 'diaphragm, entrails'.
Definition of precordium in US English:
precordium
nounprēˈkôrdēəmpriˈkɔrdiəm
Anatomy The region or the thorax immediately in front of the heart.
Example sentencesExamples
- Sensations of tightness, pain, pressure, and heaviness in the precordium, throat, neck, and jaw have also been reported.
- In addition, women have smaller amplitudes of R, S, and T waves across the precordium.
Origin
Late 19th century: singular of Latin praecordia ‘diaphragm, entrails’.