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
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Words With Friends Score: 21
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