Definition of "epi-" in английский

prefix

1. Above in location or position.

   • epilittoral
   • epinasal
   • epinecral

2. Upon, atop, directly on top of in terms of position.

   • epibenthos
   • epipetric
   • epispinal

3. (biology) Relating to epigenetics.

   • epichromosomal
   • epiclone
   • epigenome

4. Secondary: a consequence, by-product, additional, or lesser version.

   • epilanguage
   • epiphenomenon
   • epitoxoid

5. A part or segment that is located on the upper part of an object.

   • epikarst
   • epiphase
   • episternum

6. A part or locatation that is outer, particularly an outer layer.

   • epidermis
   • epipleuron
   • epitrochlea

7. (chemistry) Denotes an epimeric form.

   • epicedrol
   • epicholesterol
   • epitestosterone

8. Located on the surface.

   • epifascial
   • epilimnion
   • epixylous

9. (zoology) Epibiotic: an organism that lives on another organism.

   • epiparasitism
   • episymbiont
   • episymbiotic

10. Outward in direction or projection.

    • epignathous
    • epinasty
    • epipod

11. More, above a usual quantity, additional in quantity.

    • epicadmium
    • epidemic
    • epimenorrhagia

12. Beyond, meta, transcending.

    • epimuscular
    • epilanguage
    • epitheory

13. (biology) Epidemiology

    • epizootic
    • epornitic

14. Near in position.

    • epicellular
    • epistellar
    • epituberculosis

15. Outranked, above in rank.

    • epifamily
    • epiphyletic
    • eparchy

16. Surrounding in position: the edges of the root entity.