epicardium
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noun \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
Origin of EPICARDIUM
New Latin
First Known Use: circa 1865
epi·car·di·um
noun \-ē-əm\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; -dia \-ē-ə\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of EPICARDIUM
: the visceral part of the pericardium that closely envelops the heart—called also visceral pericardium; compare parietal pericardium
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