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epigastrium
nounC2
/ˌɛpɪˈɡastrɪəm/The upper central region of the abdomen, lying between the costal margins and just below the sternum.
epigenesis
nounC2
/ˌɛpɪˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/The theory in biology that an organism develops from an embryo through successive stages of differentiation, rather than through the simple growth of a preformed structure.
epigenetics
nounC2
/ˌɛpɪdʒɪˈnɛtɪks/The study of heritable changes in gene function that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence itself.
epigenome
nounLow (specialised term)
/ˌɛp.ɪˈdʒiː.nəʊm/The complete set of chemical modifications (e.g., DNA methylation, histone modifications) to a cell's DNA and histone proteins that regulate gene expression without altering the underlying DNA sequence.
epigenomics
nounC2/Technical
/ˌɛpɪdʒɪˈnəʊmɪks/The scientific study of the complete set of epigenetic modifications on the genetic material of a cell, known as the epigenome.
epiglottis
nounC1
/ˌep.ɪˈɡlɒt.ɪs/The thin, leaf-shaped cartilage at the back of the throat that covers the entrance to the larynx during swallowing to prevent food and liquid from entering the airway.
epigone
nounC2
/ˈɛpɪɡəʊn/A less distinguished follower or imitator of someone, especially an artist, philosopher, or writer.
epigoni
plural-nounC2
/ɪˈpɪɡənaɪ/The less distinguished followers or imitators of a significant precursor; successors who do not live up to the original's greatness.
epigonus
nounC2
/ɪˈpɪɡənəs/An inferior imitator or follower, especially of a distinguished thinker, artist, or movement.
epigram
nounC1
/ˈɛpɪɡram/A short, witty, and often satirical poem or saying.
epigrammatize
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveVery low
/ˌɛpɪˈɡramətʌɪz/to express something in the form of a short, witty, pointed statement.
epigraph
nounC1/C2 (Low frequency, academic/literary contexts)
/ˈɛp.ɪ.ɡrɑːf/A short quotation or inscription at the beginning of a book or chapter, suggesting its theme.
epigraphy
nounC2
/ɪˈpɪɡ.rə.fi/The study and interpretation of ancient inscriptions.
epigynum
nounVery Low
/ɛˈpɪdʒɪnəm/The external, hardened plate of the female genital structure in spiders, located on the ventral side of the abdomen.
epilate
verbverb-transitiveC2
/ˈɛpɪleɪt/To remove hair from the body by pulling it out at the root.
epilator
nounC1
/ˈɛp.ɪ.leɪ.tər/A handheld electrical device used for removing hair from the body by mechanically grasping and pulling out multiple hairs at once.
epilepsy
nounB2
/ˈɛpɪlɛpsi/A neurological disorder characterized by recurring seizures, caused by sudden, abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
epileptic
adjectivenounC1
/ˌep.ɪˈlep.tɪk/Relating to or suffering from epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures.
epilimnion
nounLow
/ˌɛpɪˈlɪmnɪɒn/The upper, warmer, oxygen-rich layer of water in a stratified lake.
epilogue
nounC1
/ˈɛpɪlɒɡ/A section or speech at the end of a book, film, or play, often commenting on or concluding the main story.

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