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epithelial | epi |

As an adjective epithelial

is of or pertaining to the epithelium.

As a noun epi is

a syringe or autoinjector filled with epinephrine, most frequently used for the treatment of acute allergic reactions to avoid or treat the onset of anaphylactic shock.

epithelial

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • of or pertaining to the epithelium

    • Derived terms

    * epithelial cell * epithelial dysplasia * epithelial dystrophy * epithelial lamina * epithelial plug

    epi

    English

    Etymology 1

    Shortening of (epinephrine).

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a syringe or autoinjector filled with epinephrine, most frequently used for the treatment of acute allergic reactions to avoid or treat the onset of anaphylactic shock.
  • (medical jargon) epinephrine

    • Etymology 2

    Shortening of (epimorphism).

    Noun

    (epis)
  • (category theory) Abbreviated form of epimorphism.