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precordium

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Noun1.precordium - the external surface of the body overlying the heart and stomach
external organ - an organ that is situated on or near the surface of the body


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The standard of care in a penetrating trauma over the precordium involves a focused assessment with sonography for trauma (FAST) examination with assessment of pericardial space.
Chest pain was located over the anterior precordium and retrosternum, increased in intensity with inspiration and body movement.
 
 
 
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