Swahili
kiwambamoyo
kee-wahm-bah-MOH-yoh
How to say it
Swahilikiwambamoyokee-wahm-bah-MOH-yohsoon
Englishpericardiumsoon
Frenchpéricardesoon
Meaning
the pericardium, the membrane surrounding the heart.
Good to know
an anatomical term for the protective sac enclosing the heart.
Examples
- Daktari alieleza kuhusu kiwambamoyo wakati wa somo.The doctor explained about the pericardium during the lesson.
- Je, kiwambamoyo kina kazi gani?What function does the pericardium have?
- Hakuna tatizo kwenye kiwambamoyo chake.There is no problem with his pericardium.
- Wanafunzi watajifunza kuhusu kiwambamoyo darasani.Students will learn about the pericardium in class.
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