| epicarican | <zoology> An isopod crustacean, parasitic on shrimps. Origin: Pref. Epi- + Gr, a shrimp. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| epicarp | <plant biology> The outer layer of the wall of a fruit, the 'skin'. (15 Jan 1998) |
| epicentral | <anatomy> Arising from the centrum of a vertebra. Origin: Pref. Epi- + centrum. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| epicerastic | <medicine> Lenient; assuaging. Origin: Gr. Tempering the humors; + to mix: cf. F. Epicerastique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| epichlorohydrin | <chemical> (chloromethyl)oxirane. A chlorinated epoxy compound used as a solvent in a variety of resins, gums, paints, etc. It has shown anti-fertility activity in males. According to the fourth annual report on carcinogens (ntp 85-002, 1985), epichlorohydrin may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen. (merck index, 11th ed) Pharmacological action: carcinogens, contraceptive agents, male, solvents. Chemical name: Oxirane, (chloromethyl)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| epichordal | <anatomy> Upon or above the notochord; applied especially. To a vertebral column which develops upon the dorsal side of the notochord, as distinguished from a perichordal column, which develops around it. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| epicillin | Semisynthetic beta-lactam antibiotic related to penicillin; an antibacterial. (05 Mar 2000) |
| epicleidium | <anatomy, ornithology> A projection, formed by a separate ossification, at the scapular end of the clavicle of many birds. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Upon + a little key. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| epiclinal | <botany> Situated on the receptacle or disk of a flower. Origin: Pref. Epi- + Gr. A couch. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| epicoele | <anatomy> A cavity formed by the invagination of the outer wall of the body, as the atrium of an amphioxus and possibly the body cavity of vertebrates. Origin: Pref. Epi- + Gr. A hollow. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| epicolic | <anatomy> Situated upon or over the colon; applied to the region of the abdomen adjacent to the colon. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| epicomus | Unequal conjoined twins in which the smaller parasite is joined to the larger autosite at the top of the head. See: conjoined twins. Origin: epi-+ G. Kome, hair of the head (05 Mar 2000) |
| epicondylalgia | Pain in an epicondyle of the humerus or in the tendons or muscles originating therefrom. Origin: epicondyle + G. Algos, pain (05 Mar 2000) |
| epicondylalgia externa | <rheumatology> Inflammation at the lateral epicondyle (bony process of the humerus) of the elbow and the tendons insertions. It has earned the name tennis elbow because of the common occurrence of this condition in tennis players (constant dorsiflexion of the wrist). See: medial epicondylitis. (13 Jan 1998) |
| epicondylar | <anatomy> Pertaining to, or resembling, an epicondyle. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |