epimysium

epimysium definition - medical

ep·i·mys·i·um (ĕpˌə-mĭzˈē-əm, -mĭzhˈē-)

noun pl. ep·i·mys·i·a (-mĭzˈē-ə, -mĭzhˈ-)
The external sheath of connective tissue surrounding a muscle.

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