precordial

adjective

pre·​cor·​dial -ˈkȯrd-ē-əl, -ˈkȯr-jəl How to pronounce precordial (audio)
1
: situated or occurring in front of the heart
2
: of or relating to the precordium

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“Precordial.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/precordial. Accessed 2 Apr. 2023.

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