epicardium

American

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

noun

Anatomy.

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

epicardium British

/ ˌɛpɪˈkɑːdɪəm /

noun

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

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epicardia

plural

Etymology

Origin of epicardium

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

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