| epidemic |
spreading rapidly to a great many individuals in a locality, as a contagious disease. [4 definitions] |
| epidemiology |
the scientific study of the causes, spread, and containment of diseases within populations. |
| epidermis |
the outer, nonsensitive layer of skin. [2 definitions] |
| epidermoid |
of or resembling the outer layer of the skin. |
| epigenetic |
of or pertaining to a heritable change in gene function that does not involve a change in DNA sequence. |
| epigenetics |
the study of heritable changes in gene function that do not involve a change in DNA sequence. |
| epiglottis |
a thin, flexible plate of cartilage at the root of the tongue that, by closing over the glottis, prevents food from entering the windpipe during swallowing. |
| epigram |
a short, pithy, often paradoxical sentence. [2 definitions] |
| epigrammatize |
to express (an idea, wish, or the like) in the form of an epigram. |
| epigraph |
an inscription, esp. when engraved in stone or on a building. [2 definitions] |
| epigraphic |
of or related to epigraphs or epigraphy. [2 definitions] |
| epigraphy |
the study or deciphering of inscriptions, esp. on ancient coins, stones, and the like. [2 definitions] |
| epigynous |
of certain flowers, having all parts attached at or near the top of the ovary. |
| epilepsy |
a nervous system disorder that causes repeated lapses in physical or mental function, often including convulsions and unconsciousness. |
| epileptic |
of or indicating epilepsy. [3 definitions] |
| epilimnion |
the layer of the water of a lake, above the thermocline, that is warmest and contains the most oxygen. (Cf. hypolimnion.) |
| epilogue |
a short concluding section to a literary work, often summarizing what later becomes of the characters. [2 definitions] |
| epinephrine |
a hormone produced by the adrenal gland that stimulates muscle tissue and raises blood pressure; adrenaline. [2 definitions] |
| epiphany |
(cap.) a Christian celebration on January 6 of the revelation of the divinity of Jesus Christ to the Magi. [3 definitions] |
| epiphenomenon |
a phenomenon that appears to be related to a more important one. [2 definitions] |
| epiphyseal |
of or pertaining to an end of a long bone. |