bony heart
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bon·y heart
the presence of extensive calcareous patches in the pericardium and walls of the heart, some of which chronically develop bony changes.
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bony heart
A heart with calcified patches in its walls and pericardium (e.g., in patients with hyperparathyroidism).
See also: heart
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