Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z epichromosomal Outside of a chromosome (describes genetic material that proliferates in tandem to the chromosomes) epicidin A staphylococcin produced by Staphylococcus epidermidis. epicillin A particular aminopenicillin antibiotic. epicingulum The vertical lip of the epitheca of a diatom. epicism A word, phrase, etc. characteristic of epic poetry. epicist One who writes epics. epicity The quality or degree of being epic. epiclassical Coming after the classical period and, usually, maintaining continuity with it. epiclast An individual fragment of volcanic rock that have been moved to another place. epiclastic Describing rock formed from fragments of volcanic rock that have been moved to another place. epicleidal Relating to the epicleidium epicleidium A projection, formed by a separate ossification, at the scapular end of the furcula of many birds epiclesis A prayer invoking the Holy Spirit, especially one offered in the liturgical context of the Eucharist so as to change the elements of bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus. epicletic Relating to epiclesis. epiclike Resembling or characteristic of an epic. epiclinal Relating to an epicline. epicline The region above a slope or boundary epiclone An epigenetic clone epicnemial Relating to the anterior of the tibia epicness The quality or state of being epic. epicoccarine Amy of a group of tetramic acid derivatives isolated from a fungus of the genus Epicoccum epicoccin Any of a group of polycyclic alkaloids produced by fungi of the genus Epicoccum epicoccoid Similar to those of species in the genus Epicoccum. epicoele 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. epicolic Situated upon or over the colon. epicondylalgia pain in an epicondyle epicondylar Pertaining to, or having, an epicondyle. epicondyle A protuberance above the condyle of a bone to which ligaments or tendons are attached. epicondylectomy Removal of the epicondyle (to relieve golfer's elbow) epicondylic Relating to an epicondyle epicondylitis General inflammation of the elbow or knee. epicondylopathy pain in an epicondyle epicondylosis inflammation of the epicondyle epicone Synonym of epitheca. epicontact An epidemiological contact epicontinental Located on a continental shelf epicopeiid Any moth in the family Epicopeiidae. epicoprostanol An isomer of coprostanol, 5β-cholestan-3α-ol. epicoracoid A ventral cartilaginous or bony element of the coracoid in the shoulder girdle of some vertebrates, such as certain amphibians or echidnas. epicoracoidal Relating to the epicoracoid epicorazin Any of a group of mycotoxins produced by fungi of the genus Epicoccum epicorazine Any of a group of antibiotics present in the fungus Epicoccum nigrum epicorium The pattern of cell wall thickening which forms the ornamentation on spores of certain types of mushroom (especially of family Entolomataceae). epicormal Of or pertaining to of a young whippy shoot growing from a previously dormant bud on the trunk or a limb of a tree. epicormic Of a sprout: growing from a dormant, adventitious bud on the trunk of a tree. epicormically In an epicormic manner. epicorolline Inserted upon the corolla. epicortex A thin layer of polysaccharide on the surface of the cortex epicortical Above a cortex; relating to the epicortex epicortisol An isomer of cortisol epicosity Synonym of epicness. epicotyl In plants with seeds, that portion of the embryo or seedling above the cotyledons. epicotylar Located above the cotyledons. epicotyledonary Synonym of epicotylar. epicranial Overlying the skull; specifically designating the tendon and muscle forming the epicranium. epicranium The upper and superficial part of the head covering the cranium, including the scalp, muscles, etc; cranial region. epicranius The occipitofrontalis muscle. epicratonic Located on the surface of a craton. epicriid Any mite in the family Epicriidae. epicriptine A dopamine agonist of the ergoline class. epicrisis A critical or analytical study, evaluation, or summing up, especially of a medical case history. epicritic Of or relating to a class of neurons that detect gentle touches and light vibrations. epicritique A critique of a critique; a metacritique. Epictetan Relating to the Ancient Greek philosopher Epictetus. Epictetian Of or relating to the Ancient Greek stoic philosopher Epictetus (AD 55–AD 135). Epictetus A Greek Stoic philosopher (c. 50 – c. 135). epicure A person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink. epicurean Pursuing pleasure, especially in reference to food or comfort. epicureanism The philosophical belief that pleasure is the highest good, particularly as advocated by Epicurus with a focus on mental pleasures and on avoidance of pain (ataraxia) through moderation and common virtue. epicureanize To make epicurean; To cause to value and pursue refined pleasures. epicureanly In an epicurean manner. epicurious Curious about food, especially wishing to try new dishes and cuisines. epicurish epicurean epicurism Synonym of Epicureanism. epicurize To profess or tend towards the doctrines of Epicurus. Epicurus An ancient Greek philosopher, founder of the movement known as Epicureanism. epicurve A graphical representation of the number of cases at the start of an epidemic epicutaneous Describing the application of a drug etc. directly onto the surface of the skin. epicutaneously In an epicutaneous manner; directly upon the skin epicuticle The outermost portion of the cuticle of an arthropod or plant. epicuticular Relating to the epicuticle. epicuticularly In an epicuticular manner. epicutis The superficial layer of the cuticle in agarics. epicutissimin A particular ellagitannin. epicycle A small circle whose centre is on the circumference of a larger circle; in Ptolemaic astronomy it was seen as the basis of revolution of the "seven planets", given a fixed central Earth. epicyclic Of or relating to epicycles. epicyclical Of or pertaining to an epicycle. epicycloid The locus of a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls without slipping on the circumference of another circle. epicycloidal Of or pertaining to an epicycloid. epicynodont Any cynodont therapsid of the clade Epicynodontia epicystostomy vesicostomy epicyte An epithelial cell. Epidaurian Of or relating to the Ancient Greek city of Epidaurus. Epidaurus An ancient town on the Argolid Peninsula, Greece, famous for its theatre. epideictic Of or pertaining to rhetoric of ceremony, declamation, and demonstration, most often the rhetoric of funerals and other formal events. One of the three branches, or "species" (eidē), of rhetoric as outlined by Aristotle. epideictically In an epideictic manner. epideixis epideictic rhetoric epidemial Epidemic. epidemic A widespread disease that affects many humans in a population. epidemically In the manner of an epidemic. epidemicalness The quality of being epidemical. epidemicity The condition of being epidemic. epidemiclike Resembling or characteristic of an epidemic. epidemiogeographic epidemiological and geographic epidemiographer One who studies epidemiography. epidemiographic Relating to epidemiography. epidemiographical Relating to epidemiography. epidemiographist One who studies epidemiography. epidemiography The scientific description of epidemic diseases. epidemiolocal Relating to the loci of an epidemic. epidemiologic Of or pertaining to epidemiology. epidemiological Of or pertaining to epidemiology. epidemiologically With regard to epidemiology. epidemiologist A scientist (often a medical doctor) who specializes in epidemiology. epidemiology The branch of science dealing with the spread and control of diseases, viruses, concepts etc. throughout populations or systems. epidemization The process, or the result of epidemizing epidemize To make, or to become epidemic epidendroid Any orchid in the subfamily Epidendroideae. epidendrum Any plant of the genus Epidendrum. epidepride A benzamide derivative that is used, when labelled with iodine-123, as a radioligand epiderm The epidermis. epiderma Any abnormal outgrowth from the epidermis. epidermal Of or pertaining to the epidermis. epidermalization Formation of the epidermis (stratified squamous epithelium) from glandular or mucosal epithelium. epidermally Via the epidermis epidermatic epidermal epidermatoid epidermoid epidermatous Synonym of epidermal. epidermic of or pertaining to the epidermis or to the skin or bark epidermically In an epidermic manner. epidermin A protein related to fibrin. epidermis The outer, protective layer of the skin of vertebrates. epidermitis Inflammation of the epidermis. epidermization The formation of the epidermis from underlying cells epidermoblast An epidermal progenitor cell formed from neuroectoderm epidermodysplasia dysplasia of the epidermis epidermogenesis The generation and development of epidermis epidermoid Similar to epidermal tissue but not histologically identical, or not yet confirmed to be so. epidermological Of or pertaining to epidermology. epidermologist A scientist whose speciality is epidermology. epidermology The scientific discipline studying the epidermis of plants at a microscopic level. epidermolysin Synonym of exfoliatin. epidermolysis A connective tissue disease. epidermolytic Relating to epidermolysis. epidermophytosis An infection caused by the fungus Epidermophyton floccosum. epidermoptid Any mite in the family Epidermoptidae. epidermose keratin epidermotropic Relating to epidermotropism epidermotropism migration (typically of T cells) towards the epidermis epidermous Synonym of epidermal.