epicardium
[ ep-i-kahr-dee-uhm ]
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.
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Origin of epicardium
1Other words from epicardium
- ep·i·car·di·al, ep·i·car·di·ac, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for epicardium
epicardium
/ (ˌɛpɪˈkɑːdɪəm) /
nounplural -dia (-dɪə)
anatomy the innermost layer of the pericardium, in direct contact with the heart
Origin of epicardium
1C19: New Latin, from epi- + Greek kardia heart
Derived forms of epicardium
- epicardiac or epicardial, adjective
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