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

Examples of epimysium in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

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