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epicardium

[ ep-i-kahr-dee-uhm ]

noun

, Anatomy.
, plural ep·i·car·di·a [ep-i-, kahr, -dee-, uh].
  1. the inner serous layer of the pericardium, lying directly upon the heart.

epicardium

/ ˌɛpɪˈkɑːdɪəm /

noun

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

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Derived Forms

  • ˌepiˈcardiac, adjective

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Other Words From

  • epi·cardi·al epi·cardi·ac adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of epicardium1

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of epicardium1

C19: New Latin, from epi- + Greek kardia heart

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