Definition of EPICARDIUM

epicardium

Plural: epicardia, epicardiums

Noun

  • the innermost of the two layers of the pericardium
  • The layer of tissue between the pericardium and the heart.

Origin / Etymology

New Latin, from Latin epi- (“over”) + Ancient Greek καρδία (kardía, “heart”). Attested in English from the 19th century.

Synonyms

visceral pericardium

Scrabble Score: 17

epicardium: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
epicardium: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
epicardium: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

epicardium: valid Words With Friends Word