precordial Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective in front of the heart; involving the precordium

WordNet

Pre*cor"di*al adjective
Etymology
Pref. pre- + L. cor, cordis, heart: cf. F. précordial.
Definitions
  1. (Anat.) Situated in front of the heart; of or pertaining to the præcordia.

Webster 1913