epi

See also: Epi, EPI, épi, epi-, and épi-

English

Etymology 1

Clipping of epinephrine.

Noun

epi (plural epis)

1. 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.
2. (medical jargon) epinephrine

Etymology 2

Clipping of epimorphism.

Noun

epi (plural epis)

1. (category theory) Abbreviation of epimorphism.

Etymology 3

Clipping of epidural.

Noun

epi (plural epis)

1. (medicine, colloquial) Abbreviation of epidural.

Etymology 4

Clipping of episiotomy.

Noun

epi (plural epis)

1. (medicine, colloquial) Abbreviation of episiotomy.

Anagrams

• EIP, IEP, P.E.I., PEI, PIE, Pei, ipe, ipé, pie

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Wauja

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɛˈpi/

Noun

epi

1. axe

Usage notes

• This term is obligatorily unpossessed. In possessive constructions, a different word is used, e.g. nɨ'-gāwa (“my axe”).

References

• Languages of the Amazon (2012, →ISBN, page 170