epicardium

noun epi·car·di·um \ˌe-pə-ˈkär-dē-əm\

plural -dia \-dē-ə\

Definition of EPICARDIUM

: the inner layer of the pericardium that closely envelops the heart

— epi·car·di·al \-dē-əl\ adjective

New Latin

First Known Use: circa 1865

Medical Dictionary

noun epi·car·di·um \-ē-əm\

plural -dia \-ē-ə\

: the visceral part of the pericardium that closely envelops the heart—called also visceral pericardium; compare parietal pericardium

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