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epicardia

/ˌɛp.ɪˈkɑːr.di.ə/

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noun

/ˌɛp.ɪˈkɑːr.di.ə/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий короткий участок пищевода, который проходит вниз от диафрагмы к желудку.

A medical noun referring to the short portion of the esophagus that extends downward from the diaphragm to the stomach.

  1. Lower esophagusC2formalmedical

    The short segment of the esophagus that extends from the diaphragm down to the stomach.

    ruНижний отдел пищевода

    • The surgeon carefully examined the epicardia during the procedure.
    • Inflammation of the epicardia can cause discomfort after eating.
    • The epicardia plays a role in preventing acid reflux.
Forms
  • epicardiae plural form
  • epicardias plural form
  • epicardiae' possessive plural form
  • epicardias' possessive plural form
  • epicardia's possessive singular form

noun

epicardium/ˌep.ɪˈkɑː.di.əm/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее внутренний слой перикарда — оболочки, окружающей сердце.

A noun referring to the innermost layer of the pericardium, which is the membrane surrounding the heart.

  1. Heart layerC2formalmedical

    The innermost layer of the pericardium, which is the protective sac surrounding the heart. It is also the outer layer of the heart wall.

    ruСлой сердца

    • The epicardium is composed of mesothelial cells and connective tissue.
    • Inflammation of the epicardium is known as epicarditis.
    • The surgeon carefully incised the epicardium to access the coronary arteries.
Forms
  • epicardia plural form
  • epicardia's possessive plural form
  • epicardium's possessive singular form