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epicardia

epicardia

9.9
A short part of the food pipe between the diaphragm and the stomach
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : epicardio
  • The epicardia connects the esophagus to the stomach.

Examples

  • Inflammation in the epicardia may be detected during an endoscopic procedure.

  • The surgeon carefully examined the epicardia for any signs of abnormal tissue.

  • Damage to the epicardia can lead to swallowing difficulties and discomfort.

  • Understanding the epicardia is crucial for digestive health.

  • Damage to the epicardia can lead to swallowing difficulties and discomfort.

  • The surgeon carefully examined the epicardia for any signs of abnormal tissue.

  • Understanding the epicardia is crucial for digestive health.

Synonyms

esophagus
vsepicardia
  • US
27 4.4

A muscular tube that carries food and drink from the throat to the stomach

is the short lower section of that tube between diaphragm and stomach

Surface Forms

epicardia singular
epicardias plural

Etymology

Epicardia comes from Greek parts epi- 'upon' and cardia 'the top of the stomach', and you see the same root in cardio and cardiac. So, epicardia is the short part of the esophagus that sits 'on' the stomach opening.