epimysium

noun

epi·my·si·um ˌe-pə-ˈmi-zhē-əm

-zē-

plural epimysia ˌe-pə-ˈmi-zhē-ə

-zē-

: the external connective-tissue sheath of a muscle

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Muscle fibers are surrounded by networks of fat and connective tissue (endomysium, perimysium, and epimysium). —

Ashton Yoon, Discover Magazine, 30 Aug. 2016

Word History

Etymology

epi- + Greek my-, mŷs "mouse, muscle" + -ium, after perimysium — more at mouse entry 1

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1900, in the meaning defined above

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epimysium

noun

epi·my·si·um ˌep-ə-ˈmiz(h)-ē-əm

plural epimysia -ē-ə

: the external connective-tissue sheath of a muscle compare endomysium

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