EPICARDIA

epicardia

(noun) the short part of the esophagus extending downward from the diaphragm to the stomach

EPICARDIUM

epicardium, visceral pericardium

(noun) the innermost of the two layers of the pericardium

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

epicardia

plural of epicardium

Source: Wiktionary


EPICARDIUM

Ep`i*car"di*um, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Anat.)

Definition: That of the pericardium which forms the outer surface of the heart; the cardiac pericardium.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

9 March 2025

CLOG

(verb) fill to excess so that function is impaired; “Fear clogged her mind”; “The story was clogged with too many details”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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