epi-, ep-
(Greek: above, over, on, upon; besides; in addition to; toward; among)
epididymitis
Inflammation of the epididymis.
epididymodeferentectomy
Excision of the epididymis (a structure within the scrotum attached to the backside of the testis) and the ductus deferens (the secretory duct of the testicle, running from the epididymis).
epididymovasectomy
Surgical removal of the epididymis and vas deferens, usually proximal (nearest) to its entry into the inguinal canal (a passage in the lower anterior abdominal wall).
epiephrine
epifauna, epifaunal
1. In ecology, animals that live on the sea floor, or attached to other animals or objects under water.
2. The total animal life inhabiting a sediment surface or water surface; any encrusting fauna.
epifilter
epifocal (ep" i FOH k'l)
Located or occurring at the point on the earth's surface directly above the focus epicenter of an earthquake or underground nuclear explosion.
epigamic, epigamous
1. Relating to the mating of animals and the characteristics of color, etc., that serve to attract the opposite sex during courtship.
2. A reference to traits or behaviors which attract a mate.
Examples of epigamous traits include such physical features as bright feathers in birds or big antlers. With humans, it might be a fancy sports car, a luxury car, or certain bodily attractions and personality.
epigastralgia
Pain in the epigastric region.
epigastric
epigastrium
epigeal
epigean
1. Living on or near the surface of the ground.
2. Relating to or being the environment near the surface of the ground.
epigenesis
epigenetic
Related "above, over, beyond the normal, excessive" word units:
hyper-;
super-, supra-, sur;
ultra-, ult-.
Subscribe to this FREE Focusing on Words Newsletter