Epi vs Mono - What's the difference?

epi | mono |


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 or epi can be (category theory) abbreviated form of epimorphism.

As a proper noun mono is

a county in california.

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.

    • mono

    English

    Etymology 1

    Shortening of (mononucleosis).

    Noun

    (-)
    • Synonyms
    * mononucleosis * glandular fever * the kissing disease

    Etymology 2

    Probably from the prefix (mono-) meaning “one, single”

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A bicycle or motorcycle trick where the front wheel is lifted off the ground while riding
    • Synonyms
    * wheelie

    Etymology 3

    Shortening of (monophonic).

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (colloquial) Abbreviation of monaural or monophonic; having only a single audio channel.
    • Because many in the audience were very close to one of the speakers, the DJ decided to play the music in mono .
    Antonyms
    * stereo

    Etymology 4

    Shortening of (monomorphism).

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (category theory) Abbreviation of monomorphism.
    • Related terms
    * monic

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