epicardium en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
New Latin, from Latin epi- (“over”) + Ancient Greek καρδία (kardía, “heart”). Attested in English from the 19th century.
Meanings
- The layer of tissue between the pericardium and the heart.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| epicardia | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| epicardiums | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
subepicardium · proepicardium · epicarditis
Translations (8)
ko 심외막 (layer of tissue between the pericardium and the heart) · de Epikard (layer of tissue between the pericardium and the heart) · ru эпикард (layer of tissue between the pericardium and the heart) · cmn 心外膜 (layer of tissue between the pericardium and the heart) · fr épicarde (layer of tissue between the pericardium and the heart) · is hjartahimna (layer of tissue between the pericardium and the heart) · ca epicardi (layer of tissue between the pericardium and the heart) · el επικάρδιο (layer of tissue between the pericardium and the heart)