epicardium

[ ep-i-kahr-dee-uh m ]

/ ˌɛp ɪˈkɑr di əm /

noun, plural ep·i·car·di·a [ep-i-kahr-dee-uh] /ˌɛp ɪˈkɑr di ə/. Anatomy.

the inner serous layer of the pericardium, lying directly upon the heart.

Nearby words

epic simile, epicalyx, epicanthic fold, epicanthus, epicardia, epicardium, epicarp, epicaste, epicedium, epicene, epicenter

Origin of epicardium

From New Latin, dating back to 1860–65; see origin at epi-, -cardium

Related forms

ep·i·car·di·al, ep·i·car·di·ac, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for epicardia

epicardium

/ (ˌɛpɪˈkɑːdɪəm) /

noun plural -dia (-dɪə)

anatomy the innermost layer of the pericardium, in direct contact with the heart

Derived Forms

epicardiac or epicardial, adjective

Word Origin for epicardium

C19: New Latin, from epi- + Greek kardia heart

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Medicine definitions for epicardia (1 of 2)

epicardia

[ ĕp′ĭ-kär′dē-ə ]

n.

The lower portion of the esophagus extending through the diaphragm to the stomach.

Medicine definitions for epicardia (2 of 2)

epicardium

[ ĕp′ĭ-kär′dē-əm ]

n. pl. ep•i•car•di•a (-dē-ə)

The inner layer of the pericardium that is in contact with the surface of the heart.visceral layer

Related forms

ep′i•car′di•al adj.