epimysium

noun

epi·​my·​si·​um ˌe-pə-ˈmi-zhē-əm 

-zē-

plural epimysia ˌe-pə-ˈmi-zhē-ə 

-zē-

: the external connective-tissue sheath of a muscle

Examples of epimysium in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Muscle fibers are surrounded by networks of fat and connective tissue (endomysium, perimysium, and epimysium). — Ashton Yoon, Discover Magazine, 30 Aug. 2016

Word History

Etymology

epi- + Greek my-, mŷs "mouse, muscle" + -ium, after perimysium — more at mouse entry 1

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for epimysium

• elysium

Medical Definition

epimysium

noun

epi·​my·​si·​um ˌep-ə-ˈmiz(h)-ē-əm 

plural epimysia -ē-ə 

: the external connective-tissue sheath of a muscle compare endomysium