epicardium
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epicardia
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Origin of epicardium
From New Latin, dating back to 1860–65; see origin at epi-, -cardium
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The heart is composed of three layers; the epicardium, the myocardium, and the endocardium, illustrated in Figure 31.11.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
The hope is that manipulating the human epicardium could elicit the same therapeutic results.
From Scientific American ● Dec. 3, 2021
In other studies, Riley has since shown that other proteins besides thymosin β4 might also have a role in stimulating the epicardium to regenerate the heart7.
From Scientific American ● Dec. 3, 2021
The walls of the heart are composed of an outer epicardium, a thick myocardium, and an inner lining layer of endocardium.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
Dr. Vineberg opened Watkins' chest, cut into the heart sac and removed part of its innermost layer, the epicardium.
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