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 epizoite Any epizoic organism. epizoochore A plant whose seeds are dispersed by epizoochory. epizoochorically In an epizoochoric manner epizoochorous Spread, or having seeds that are dispersed, by adhering to animals (without granting any benefit to them). epizoochory Seed dispersal via transportation on the outside of vertebrate animals (mostly mammals). epizoological epizootiological epizoology epizootiology epizoon In a nonparasitic way, using an animal's skin as a microhabitat. epizoonosis An epizootic zoonosis epizootic An occurrence of a disease or disorder in a population of non-human animals at a frequency higher than that expected in a given time period. epizootically In the manner of an epizootic; in a way that affects a particular species or range of species. epizootiologic Relating to epizootiology. epizootiological Relating to epizootiology. epizootiologically In an epizootiological manner epizootiology The study of the dynamics and epidemiology of animal diseases epizootization The process, or the result of epizootizing epizootize To make, or to become epizootic epizooty An epizootic disease or outbreak. Epler A surname. eplerenone An aldosterone antagonist used as an adjunct in the management of chronic heart failure. Epley A surname. Eplin A surname from German. Epling A surname. eplivanserin An experimental drug formerly being developed for the treatment of insomnia. eplontersen A medication used to treat transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis. epluchage The removal of contaminated tissue from an infected wound. EPMR Synonym of northern epilepsy syndrome epoB A gene from the myxobacterium Sorangium cellulosum involved in the production of epothilone. epoccipital Any of a group of bones, of no obvious function, that lined the frills of ceratopsid dinosaurs epoch A particular period of history, or of a person's life, especially one considered noteworthy or remarkable. epochal Of or pertaining to an epoch. epochality The state or quality of pertaining to an epoch. epochally In an epochal manner. Epochalypse The predicted problem in the year 2038 when some systems using Unix time will become unable to represent new times and store timestamps. epoche Moment of theoretical suspension of all action. epochful important, momentous. epochism A tendency to regard the epoch in which one lives as superior to others. epochist A proponent of epochism. epochless Of no particular epoch; eternal; timeless. epochwise With regard to epochs epode The after song; the part of a lyric or choral ode which follows the strophe and antistrophe. epodic Pertaining to or resembling an epode. epoE A gene from the myxobacterium Sorangium cellulosum involved in the production of epothilone. epoetin A type of erythropoietin used to treat patients suffering from anemia caused by chronic kidney disease epoF A gene from the myxobacterium Sorangium cellulosum involved in the production of epothilone. epogdoon A number equal to another plus an eighth thereof; a number 1.125 times another. epoicotheriid Any extinct mammal in the family Epoicotheriidae. epollicate Not pollicate. epomania rage or passion for writing epics Epona In Gallo-Roman religion, a goddess of fertility and protector of horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules. eponate An epoxy resin used to embed samples for microscopy epontic Growing on a surface. eponychial Relating to the eponychium. eponychium The thickened layer of skin adjoining fingernails and toenails, particularly at the base of the nail. eponym A person who gave or supposedly gave their name to a people, place, institution, etc. eponymic Of or relating to an eponym. eponymically In an eponymic way. eponymism The use of eponyms. eponymist One whose name is used as an eponym; a person after whom something is named. eponymize To name (something or someone) after oneself or another entity; to give an eponym as a name. eponymous Of, relating to, or being the person or entity after which someone or something is named; serving as an eponym. eponymously in an eponymous manner; as the title character of a book, etc. eponymy The status or condition of being an eponym (person lending their name to something); the distinction of having something named after oneself. epoophoron A group of tubules, a remnant of the Wolffian body, often found near the ovary or oviduct. epopee an epic, saga epoprostenol Prostacyclin when used as a drug. epopt An initiate in the Eleusinian Mysteries; one who has attended the epopteia. epopteia The final initiation rite in the Eleusinian Mysteries. epoptic Relating to the epopts or their mysteries. epornitic Attacking many birds in a region at the same time. ePortal A web-based platform that serves as a gateway to various resources, services, or information, usually tailored for specific organizational or user needs. epos An epic. epostane An antiprogestin. epotation A drinking up; a quaffing. epothilone Any of various cytotoxic drugs. epoxiconazole A particular fungicide. epoxidase Any enzyme that catalyzes an epoxidation reaction. epoxidate to undergo the reaction that produces an epoxide; oxidation reactions of alkenes give cyclic ethers in which both carbons of a double bond become bonded to the same oxygen atom) epoxidation Any reaction that converts a compound (especially an alkene) into an epoxide epoxide Any of a class of organic compound, cyclic ethers, having a three-membered ring; they are prepared by the selective oxidation of alkenes or by ring-closure of halohydrins; used to make plastics. epoxidic Relating to, or composed of, epoxide. epoxidizable Able to be epoxidized epoxidization The process of epoxidizing. epoxidize To react or treat with an epoxide. epoxidized Converted into an epoxide. epoxomicin A naturally-occurring selective proteasome inhibitor with anti-inflammatory activity. epoxy Derived from an epoxide. epoxyacid Any acid (typically a carboxylic acid) that contains an epoxide group epoxyalcohol Any alcohol that also contains an epoxy group. epoxyallylic That contains both an epoxy and an allylic group epoxyazadiradione A limonoid that is an epoxy derivative of azadiradione epoxyazepino Any epoxy derivative of an azepino radical epoxycarotenoid Any epoxy derivative of a carotenoid, especially one involved in the biosynthesis of abscisic acid epoxycholesterol An epoxy derivative of cholesterol that is involved in the metabolism of mevalonate epoxycresol A chemical substance derived from cresol and an epoxide epoxyeicosanoid A derivative of the prostaglandins derived from an epoxyeicosatrienoic acid epoxyeicosapentaenoic Of or pertaining to epoxyeicosapentaenoic acid. epoxyeicosatrienoic Of or pertaining to epoxyeicosatrienoic acid or its derivatives epoxyeicosatrienoid Any derivative of epoxyeicosatrienoic acid epoxyethane ethylene oxide epoxygenase An enzyme that produces hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acids (HETEs) and epoxyeicosatrienoic acids (EETs) from arachidonic acid, causing effects such as cell proliferation and decrease in cyclooxygenase activity. epoxygenate To react so as to form an epoxide epoxygenated Converted into an epoxide by oxidation epoxygenation Any reaction that forms an epoxide epoxyketone Any ketone that also contains an epoxy group epoxylignan Any compound having a structure based on an epoxylignane epoxylignane Any lignane in which the two γ-carbon atoms of the side chains are linked via an oxygen atom to form a tetrahydrofuran ring epoxylinalool An epoxy- derivative of linalool. epoxylipid Any lipid in which the double bond of an unsaturated fatty acid has been oxidised to an epoxide epoxymycolic Describing a mycolic acid (or derived lipid) whose double bond has been oxidised to an epoxide epoxyorganosilicon Describing any organosilicon compound that contains an epoxide molecule. epoxyphenol A chemical substance derived from phenol and an epoxide epoxypropane propylene oxide epoxypropyl A radical derived from epoxypropane epoxyquinoid Any epoxy derivative of a quinoid epoxyquinol Any epoxy derivative of a quinol epoxysilane A mixture of epoxy resin and silane used as a coating epoxysqualene The epoxide of squalene, (3S)-2,2-dimethyl-3-[(3E,7E,11E,15E)-3,7,12,16,20-pentamethylhenicosa-3,7,11,15,19-pentaenyl]oxirane, that is involved in terpene metabolism epoxystearate A stearate modified by an epoxy group. epoxysuccinic Derived from succinic with an epoxy bridge between the middle carbon atoms. epozoic Living upon the exterior of another animal; ectozoic. Epp A surname. Eppalock A locality in the City of Greater Bendigo, central Victoria, Australia Eppard A surname. Eppenstein A surname. Epperly A surname. Epperson A surname. Epperstone A village in Newark and Sherwood district Nottinghamshire England. (OS grid ref SK6548) Eppie A diminutive of the female given name Euphemia. Epping A market town and civil parish in Epping Forest district, Essex, England (OS grid ref TL455025). Eppinger A surname. Epple A surname. Eppler A surname. Eppley A surname. Eppridge A habitational surname from a lost placename in England. EPPs A surname. Eppstein A town in Hesse, Germany. eppy An epileptic shock. epratuzumab A humanized monoclonal antibody with potential applications in oncology and in the treatment of inflammatory autoimmune disorders such as lupus. eprazinone A particular mucolytic. eprinomectin An antiparasitic drug. epristeride A selective, transition-state, non-competitive inhibitor of the type II isoform of the enzyme 5α-reductase. ePrix An electric grand prix, a motor race with electric-powered vehicles. eprobemide An antidepressant drug resembling moclobemide. eproctophile One who has a sexual fetish for flatulence; one who has eproctophilia. eproctophilia A paraphilia characterized by sexual arousal from flatulence. eprosartan An angiotensin II receptor antagonist, used for the treatment of high blood pressure. eprotirome An antilipidemic drug. eprouvette A one-piece, fixed-elevation mortar formerly used to test the strength of gunpowder. eprovafen A lipooxygenase inhibitor.