epicardium

 
Pronunciation: /ˌɛpɪˈkɑːdɪəm/

noun

[mass noun] Anatomy
  • a serous membrane that forms the innermost layer of the pericardium, attached to the muscles of the wall of the heart.

Derivatives

epicardial

adjective

Origin:

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