precordium
/priːˈkɔːdɪəm
/noun Anatomy
The region of the thorax immediately in front of or over the heart.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.
Derivatives
precordial
- He complained of lightheadedness, dull abdominal pain, and precordial discomfort without radiation or pleurisy.
- 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.
Origin
Late 19th century: singular of Latin praecordia 'diaphragm, entrails'.
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