epicardia

noun

epi·​car·​dia -ˈkärd-ē-ə How to pronounce epicardia (audio)
: the short part of the esophagus extending from the diaphragm to the stomach

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“Epicardia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/epicardia. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.

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