epicardium

[ ep-i-kahr-dee-uhm ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural ep·i·car·di·a [ep-i-, kahr, -dee-, uh].

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

epicardium

/ ˌɛpɪˈkɑːdɪəm /

noun

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

Derived Forms

• ˌepiˈcardiac, adjective

Other Words From

• epi·cardi·al epi·cardi·ac adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of epicardium¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of epicardium¹

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