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epicardium

American  
[ep-i-kahr-dee-uhm] / ˌɛp ɪˈkɑr di əm /

noun

Anatomy.
  • epicardia
    plural
  1. the inner serous layer of the pericardium, lying directly upon the heart.


epicardium British  
/ ˌɛpɪˈkɑːdɪəm /

noun

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

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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 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

In most organs within the body, visceral serous membranes such as the epicardium are microscopic.

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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