pericardiostomy

pericardiostomy

 [per″ĭ-kahr″de-os´tah-me] creation of an opening into the pericardium, usually for drainage of effusions.

per·i·car·di·os·to·my

(per'i-kar'dē-os'tŏ-mē), Establishment of an opening into the pericardium. [pericardium + G. stoma, mouth]

pericardiostomy

(pĕr′ĭ-kär′dē-ŏs′tə-mē)n. Surgical construction of an opening into the pericardium.

per·i·car·di·os·to·my

(per'i-kahr'dē-os'tŏ-mē) Establishment of an opening into the pericardium. [pericardium + G. stoma, mouth]