words written in memory of a person who has died, especially on a tombstone.
epi+taph
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Related forms: epi · 35 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesA widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.
epi+dem+ic
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a section or speech at the end of a book or play that serves as a comment on or a conclusion to what has happened.
epi+logue
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consisting of a series of separate and loosely connected parts or events
epi+sode+ic
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the thin outer layer of the skin of a vertebrate animal.
epi+dermis
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a method of growing a thin layer of a crystal on a crystal substrate so that the layer mimics the structure of the substrate.
epi+taxy
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the specific part of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself.
epi+tope
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a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ptolemaic astronomy to explain observed planetary motions.
epi+cycle
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a medical condition of the brain that causes a person to become unconscious for short periods or to move in a violent and uncontrolled way.
epi+lepsy
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a moment of sudden and great revelation or realization.
epi+phany
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a system of understanding or a body of ideas which gives a theoretical foundation for knowledge in a particular field, especially one regarded as distinct from everyday belief or opinion.
epi+steme
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the point on the earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.
epi+center
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relating to or denoting the outer layer of cells covering an organism, especially the skin.
epi+derm+al
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relating to or suffering from epilepsy.
epi+lept+ic
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Relating to or having the character of a sudden, intuitive realization or comprehension.
epi+phan+ic
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(of a disease) temporarily prevalent and widespread in an animal population.
epi+zoo+tic
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Resembling or having the characteristics of epidermis (the outer layer of skin).
epi+derm+oid
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relating to the upper middle region of the abdomen, lying over the stomach.
epi+gastr+ic
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Relating to or consisting of epithelium, a thin layer of tissue forming the outer layer of a body's surface and lining internal cavities and passages.
epi+thel+ial
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a membranous cellular tissue that covers a free surface or lines a tube or cavity of an animal body and serves especially to enclose and protect the other parts of the body, to produce secretions and excretions, and to function in assimilation.
epi+thelium
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a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, especially in conditions of stress, increasing rates of blood circulation, breathing, and carbohydrate metabolism and preparing muscles for exertion.
epi+nephr+ine
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in a way that happens occasionally and not at regular intervals
epi+sode+ically
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a secondary effect or byproduct that occurs alongside a primary phenomenon but has no causal influence on it.
epi+phenomenon
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a scientist who studies the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
epi+dem+iologist
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Relating to the branch of medicine which deals with the incidence, distribution, and control of diseases.
epi+dem+iological
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epicureExtended relation
a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink.
epicur+e
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epistleExtended relation
A formal or elegant letter, especially one that gives advice or instruction.
epi+stle
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epiduralExtended relation
Relating to or situated on or over the dura mater (the outermost membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord).
epi+dur+al
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epigeneticExtended relation
relating to or arising from non-genetic influences on gene expression.
epi+genetic
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epidemiologyExtended relation
The scientific study of the spread and control of diseases in populations.
epi+dem+iology
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epidemiologicExtended relation
Relating to the branch of medicine that deals with the incidence, distribution, and control of diseases.
epi+dem+iologic
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epiphenomenalExtended relation
Being of secondary importance to or a byproduct of a primary phenomenon.
epi+phenomenon+al
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epistemologistExtended relation
A person who studies or is an expert in epistemology, the branch of philosophy concerned with the theory of knowledge.
epistemo+logist
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epidemiologicallyExtended relation
In a manner relating to epidemiology, the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations.
epi+dem+iologically
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dehydroepiandrosteroneExtended relation
a weak male sex hormone (androgen) produced by the adrenal cortex, and a precursor to other steroid hormones such as testosterone and estrogen.
de+hydro+epiandrosterone
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