epi-
Greek for over
Epi- is a prefix meaning on, upon, over, or in addition to.
It appears in words like epicenter (the point on Earth's surface above an earthquake's origin), epidemic (spreading upon a population), and epitaph (writing upon a tomb).
In scientific terms, epi- often indicates a position on or outside something: epidermis (outer skin layer), epigenetic (acting upon genes).
Tissue covering body surfaces
- epicraniumSoft tissues covering skull
- epiphyteNon-parasitic botanical hitchhiker
- epiglottisWindpipe-covering throat cartilage
- epiphysisRounded end of long bone
Adrenal stress hormone
- epilepsyBrain disorder causing seizures
- epilepticHaving recurring seizures
- epidemiologyStudy of disease spread
- epidermalConcerning the outer skin
epithelium · epidural · epiglottitis · epigastric · epididymis · episiotomy · epicondylitis · epigenetics
Catalyst-cured bonding compound
- eponymPerson lending their name
- episodicOccurring in distinct segments
- epochalMarking a historic division
- epitomizeRepresent the essence of
epithelial · epigenetic · epistemology · epistolary · epistemic · episodically
Of indeterminate gender
- epistolaryPertaining to letter-writing
- epigraphyStudy of ancient inscriptions
- epigrammaticCleverly concise in expression
epithelium
Tissue covering body surfaces
- epicraniumSoft tissues covering skull
- epiphyteNon-parasitic botanical hitchhiker
- epiglottisWindpipe-covering throat cartilage
epiphysis · epigastric · epidural · epicycle
epinephrine
Adrenal stress hormone
- epilepsyBrain disorder causing seizures
- epilepticHaving recurring seizures
- epidemiologyStudy of disease spread
epidermal · epithelium · epidural · epiglottitis · epigastric · epididymis · episiotomy · epicondylitis · epigenetics
epoxy
Catalyst-cured bonding compound
- eponymPerson lending their name
- episodicOccurring in distinct segments
- epochalMarking a historic division
epitomize · epithelial · epigenetic · epistemology · epistolary · epistemic · episodically
epicene
Of indeterminate gender
- epistolaryPertaining to letter-writing
- epigraphyStudy of ancient inscriptions
- epigrammaticCleverly concise in expression
- new episode
- next episodeSubsequent TV installment
- epic failsSpectacular, shareable blunders
- epic battleLarge-scale legendary conflict
- pilot episodeFirst episode testing viability
- cholera epidemicOutbreak of severe diarrheal disease
epic, epicenter, epidermis, epidemic, epigram, epigraph, epilogue, episode, epistle