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epicardium

Syllabification: (ep·i·car·di·um)
Pronunciation: /ˌepiˈkärdēəm/
Definition of epicardium

noun

Anatomy
  • a serous membrane that forms the innermost layer of the pericardium and the outer surface of the heart.

Derivatives

epicardial

Pronunciation: /-dēəl/
adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: from epi- 'above' + Greek kardia 'heart', on the pattern of pericardium

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