ep·i·car·di·um ( p  -kär d - m)n. pl. ep·i·car·di·a (-d -) The inner layer of the pericardium that is in actual contact with the surface of the heart. [New Latin : epi- + Greek kardi  , heart; see kerd- in Indo-European roots.]ep i·cardi·al adj. |
epicardium [ˌɛpɪˈkɑːdɪəm]
n pl -dia [-dɪə]
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Anatomy the innermost layer of the pericardium, in direct contact with the heart
[New Latin, from epi- + Greek kardia heart]
epicardiac , epicardial adj
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| Noun | 1. | epicardium - the innermost of the two layers of the pericardium pericardium - a serous membrane with two layers that surrounds the heart serosa, serous membrane - a thin membrane lining the closed cavities of the body; has two layers with a space between that is filled with serous fluid |
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