epipelon | (noun) cyanobacteria and eukaryotic algae that live on or in association with fine-grained substrata. | - |
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epiphany | (noun) a divine manifestation | - |
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epiphenomenon | (noun) a secondary phenomenon that is a by-product of another phenomenon | - |
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epiphonema | (noun) a sentence that is an exclamation, a general or striking comment, or a succinct summary of what has previously been said. | - |
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epiphora | (noun) repetition of the ends of two or more successive sentences, verses, etc. | Synonyms: epistrophe |
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epiphyllum | (noun) any cactus of the genus Epiphyllum having flattened jointed irregularly branching stems and showy tubular flowers | Synonyms: orchid cactus |
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epiphyseal | (adjective) relating to the epiphysis of a bone | Synonyms: epiphysial |
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epiphysial | (adjective) relating to the epiphysis of a bone | Synonyms: epiphyseal |
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epiphysis | (noun) the end of a long bone; initially separated from the main bone by a layer of cartilage that eventually ossifies so the parts become fused | - |
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(noun) a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin | Synonyms: epiphysis cerebri, pineal body, pineal gland |
epiphyte | (noun) plant that derives moisture and nutrients from the air and rain; usually grows on another plant but not parasitic on it | Synonyms: aerophyte, air plant, epiphytic plant |
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epiphytic | (adjective) of or relating to epiphytes | - |
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epiphytotic | (adjective) (of plants) epidemic among plants of a single kind especially over a wide area | - |
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epiplexis | (noun) a rhetorical device in which the speaker reproaches the audience in order to incite or convince them | - |
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epipsammon | (noun) Microscopic flora and fauna found on the surface of and/or attached to sand grains. | - |
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episcia | (noun) any plant of the genus Episcia; usually creeping and stoloniferous and of cascading habit; grown for their colorful foliage and flowers | - |
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episcleritis | (noun) inflammation of the sclera of the eye | - |
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episcopacy | (noun) the collective body of bishops | Synonyms: episcopate |
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episcopal | (adjective) denoting or governed by or relating to a bishop or bishops | Synonyms: pontifical |
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episcopate | (noun) the office and dignity of a bishop | Synonyms: bishopry |
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(noun) the collective body of bishops | Synonyms: episcopacy |
(noun) the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop | Synonyms: bishopric, diocese |
(noun) the term of office of a bishop | - |
episiotomy | (noun) surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vagina and so facilitate delivery during childbirth | - |
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episode | (noun) film consisting of a succession of related shots that develop a given subject in a movie | Synonyms: sequence |
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(noun) a part of a broadcast serial | Synonyms: installment, instalment |
(noun) a brief section of a literary or dramatic work that forms part of a connected series | - |
(noun) a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events | - |
episodic | (adjective) of writing or narration; divided into or composed of episodes | - |
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(adjective) limited in duration to a single episode | - |
(adjective) occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals | Synonyms: occasional |
episodically | (adverb) in an episodic manner | - |
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episodicity | (noun) The quality of being sporadic, happening infrequently and irregularly. | - |
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episome | (noun) DNA that is not incorporated into the genome but is replicated together with the genome (especially in bacterial cells) | - |
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epispadias | (noun) a congenital abnormality in males in which the urethra is on the upper surface of the penis | - |
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episperm | (noun) protective outer layer of seeds of flowering plants | Synonyms: seed coat, testa |
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epistasis | (noun) the suppression of a gene by the effect of an unrelated gene | Synonyms: hypostasis |
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epistaxis | (noun) bleeding from the nose | Synonyms: nosebleed |
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episteme | (noun) the body of ideas that determine the knowledge that is intellectually certain at any particular time | - |
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epistemic | (adjective) of or relating to epistemology | Synonyms: epistemological |
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epistemological | (adjective) of or relating to epistemology | Synonyms: epistemic |
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epistemologist | (noun) a specialist in epistemology | - |
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epistemology | (noun) the philosophical theory of knowledge | - |
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epistle | (noun) a specially long, formal letter | - |
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epistolary | (adjective) written in the form of or carried on by letters or correspondence | Synonyms: epistolatory |
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epistolatory | (adjective) written in the form of or carried on by letters or correspondence | Synonyms: epistolary |
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epistrophe | (noun) repetition of the ends of two or more successive sentences, verses, etc. | Synonyms: epiphora |
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epitaph | (noun) an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there | - |
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(noun) a summary statement of commemoration for a dead person | - |
epitaxy | (noun) growing a crystal layer of one mineral on the crystal base of another mineral in such a manner that its crystalline orientation is the same as that of the substrate | - |
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epithalamium | (noun) an ode honoring a bride and bridegroom | - |
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epithelial | (adjective) of or belonging to the epithelium | Synonyms: epithelioid |
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epithelioid | (adjective) of or belonging to the epithelium | Synonyms: epithelial |
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epithelioma | (noun) a malignant tumor of the epithelial tissue | - |
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epithelium | (noun) membranous tissue covering internal organs and other internal surfaces of the body | Synonyms: epithelial tissue |
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epithet | (noun) descriptive word or phrase | - |
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(noun) a defamatory or abusive word or phrase | Synonyms: name |
epitome | (noun) a standard or typical example | Synonyms: image, paradigm, prototype |
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(noun) a brief abstract (as of an article or book) | - |
epitomise | (verb) embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of | Synonyms: epitomize, typify |
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epitomize | (verb) embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of | Synonyms: epitomise, typify |
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epitope | (noun) the site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself | Synonyms: antigenic determinant, determinant |
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epixylon | (noun) organisms that are attached to submerged wood surfaces in aquatic ecosystems. | - |
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epizoan | (adjective) of or relating to epizoa | Synonyms: ectozoan |
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(noun) any external parasitic organism (as fleas) | Synonyms: ectoparasite, ectozoan, ectozoon, epizoon |
epizoic | (adjective) living or growing on the exterior surface of an animal usually as a parasite | - |
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epizoon | (noun) any external parasitic organism (as fleas) | Synonyms: ectoparasite, ectozoan, ectozoon, epizoan |
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epizootic | (adjective) (of animals) epidemic among animals of a single kind within a particular region | - |
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epoch | (noun) a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event | Synonyms: era |
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(noun) a unit of geological time that is a subdivision of a period and is itself divided into ages | - |
(noun) (astronomy) an arbitrarily fixed date that is the point in time relative to which information (as coordinates of a celestial body) is recorded | Synonyms: date of reference |
epochal | (adjective) highly significant or important especially bringing about or marking the beginning of a new development or era | Synonyms: epoch-making |
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eponym | (noun) the name derived from a person (real or imaginary) | - |
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(noun) the person for whom something is named | - |
eponymic | (adjective) being or relating to or bearing the name of an eponym | Synonyms: eponymous |
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eponymous | (adjective) being or relating to or bearing the name of an eponym | Synonyms: eponymic |
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eponymy | (noun) the derivation of a general name from that of a famous person | - |
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epos | (noun) a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds | Synonyms: epic, epic poem, heroic poem |
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(noun) a body of poetry that conveys the traditions of a society by treating some epic theme | - |
epoxy | (noun) a thermosetting resin; used chiefly in strong adhesives and coatings and laminates | Synonyms: epoxy glue, epoxy resin |
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(verb) glue with epoxy | - |
epsilon | (noun) the 5th letter of the Greek alphabet | - |
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eptatretus | (noun) a fossil hagfish of the genus Eptatretus | - |
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etanercept | (noun) a genetically engineered anti-TNF compound (trade name Enbrel) consisting of receptors that bind TNF; it is injected twice a week in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis | Synonyms: Enbrel |
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except | (verb) prevent from being included or considered or accepted | Synonyms: exclude, leave off, leave out, omit, take out |
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(verb) object to | Synonyms: demur |
exception | (noun) a deliberate act of omission | Synonyms: elision, exclusion |
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(noun) an instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization | - |
(noun) grounds for adverse criticism | - |
exceptionable | (adjective) liable to objection or debate; used of something one might take exception to | Synonyms: objectionable |
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exceptional | (adjective) deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence | - |
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(adjective) far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree | Synonyms: exceeding, olympian, prodigious, surpassing |
(adjective) surpassing what is common or usual or expected | Synonyms: especial, particular, special |
exceptionally | (adverb) to an exceptional degree | - |
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exteroception | (noun) sensitivity to stimuli originating outside of the body | - |
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exteroceptive | (adjective) of or relating to exteroception | - |
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exteroceptor | (noun) any receptor that responds to stimuli outside the body | - |
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eyepatch | (noun) a protective cloth covering for an injured eye | Synonyms: patch |
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eyepiece | (noun) combination of lenses at the viewing end of optical instruments | Synonyms: ocular |
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facepalm | (noun) the act of putting your hand to cover your face to show disappointment or despair | - |
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faceplate | (noun) a protective covering for the front of a machine or device (as a door lock or computer component) | - |
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fibrinopeptide | (noun) peptide released from the amino end of fibrinogen by the action of thrombin to form fibrin during clotting of the blood | - |
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fireplace | (noun) an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built | Synonyms: hearth, open fireplace |
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fireplug | (noun) an upright hydrant for drawing water to use in fighting a fire | Synonyms: fire hydrant, plug |
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firepower | (noun) (military) the relative capacity for delivering fire on a target | - |
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fireproof | (adjective) impervious to damage by fire | - |
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(verb) make resistant to fire | - |
fivepence | (noun) a coin worth five cents | - |
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flameproof | (adjective) resistant to catching fire | Synonyms: flame-retardant |
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flunitrazepam | (noun) a depressant and tranquilizer (trade name Rohypnol) often used in the commission of sexual assault; legally available in Europe and Mexico and Colombia | Synonyms: Rohypnol |
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flurazepam | (noun) tranquilizer (trade name Dalmane) used to treat insomnia | Synonyms: Dalmane, flurazepam hydrochloride |
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footstep | (noun) the act of taking a step in walking | - |
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(noun) the sound of a step of someone walking | Synonyms: footfall, step |
(noun) the distance covered by a step | Synonyms: pace, step, stride |
forceps | (noun) an extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies) | - |
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forepart | (noun) the side that is forward or prominent | Synonyms: front, front end |
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forepaw | (noun) front paw; analogous to the human hand | - |
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foreperson | (noun) the presiding member of the jury and the one who speaks on their behalf | - |
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foreplay | (noun) mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse | Synonyms: arousal, stimulation |
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freeperson | (noun) a person who is not a serf or a slave | - |
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fringepod | (noun) annual herb having pinnatifid basal leaves and slender racemes of small white flowers followed by one-seeded winged silicles | Synonyms: lacepod |
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gamekeeper | (noun) a person employed to take care of game and wildlife | Synonyms: game warden |
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gatekeeper | (noun) someone who guards an entrance | Synonyms: door guard, doorkeeper, doorman, hall porter, ostiary, porter |
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(noun) someone who controls access to something | - |
gatepost | (noun) either of two posts that bound a gate | - |
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ginep | (noun) tropical American tree bearing a small edible fruit with green leathery skin and sweet juicy translucent pulp | Synonyms: genip, honey berry, mamoncillo, Melicocca bijuga, Melicocca bijugatus, Spanish lime, Spanish lime tree |
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glomerulonephritis | (noun) nephritis marked by inflammation of the glomeruli of the kidney; characterized by decreased production of urine and by the presence of blood and protein in the urine and by edema | - |
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